The days immediately following the end of menstruation are considered the absolute safe period.
Disease description:
My husband and I have been married for only six months, and we are not planning to have children for now. Therefore, we have been relying on the fertility awareness method (calculating the “safe period”) for contraception. How many days after menstruation ends are considered absolutely safe?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Ting
The “safe period” is relative, not absolute. For women with regular menstrual cycles, the seven days following menstruation and the seven days preceding the next menstrual period are considered the safe period. The likelihood of pregnancy during intercourse in this timeframe is relatively low; however, it is not guaranteed—unintended pregnancy can still occur. For maximum safety, if pregnancy is not desired, condoms should be used during intercourse.
