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Question: Hi Doctor, I would like to know when the fertile period starts post the end of period. I would like to know what are the symptoms of being in the fertile period. Can I understand that a continual white discharge indicates ovulation or being in the fertile period? When is it ideal to have a safe intercourse to prevent pregnancy after or before the menstrual cycle of 28-29 days.
Brief Answer:
This is an unsafe method of contraception.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If you have regular cycles of 28 to 30 days, it indicates that you are ovulating periodically and you need to avoid intercourse starting from day 9 till you see maximum slimy stretchable secretions from your vagina which indicates ovulation time. ( This looks like raw egg whites ). It needs to be avoided till day 19 of the period considering the day your periods start as day 1.
A continuous white discharge is not suggestive of ovulation. You need to monitor the consistency of the discharge and it is a non specific symptom of ovulation.
To avoid pregnancy you can have sex during first 9 days ( including bleeding days) and last 9 days of your cycle but the failure rate by this method is as high as 10%. It is better to use a regular contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy completely.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
This is an unsafe method of contraception.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If you have regular cycles of 28 to 30 days, it indicates that you are ovulating periodically and you need to avoid intercourse starting from day 9 till you see maximum slimy stretchable secretions from your vagina which indicates ovulation time. ( This looks like raw egg whites ). It needs to be avoided till day 19 of the period considering the day your periods start as day 1.
A continuous white discharge is not suggestive of ovulation. You need to monitor the consistency of the discharge and it is a non specific symptom of ovulation.
To avoid pregnancy you can have sex during first 9 days ( including bleeding days) and last 9 days of your cycle but the failure rate by this method is as high as 10%. It is better to use a regular contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy completely.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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