How many days after the menstrual period can I get pregnant by having sex?

Some people are desperate to get pregnant, while others are indeed eager to use contraception. Whether you want to get pregnant or want to use contraception, you need to know when you can get pregnant through sexual intercourse and when is the best time to conceive, because this is the only way to achieve good birth and upbringing. So, how many days after the menstrual period is it easier to get pregnant? How is the easy pregnancy time calculated?

Generally, we calculate the ovulation period as about 14 days before the next menstruation. It is easier to get pregnant by having sex a few days before and after the egg is released. To be on the safe side, we call the 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation, together with the ovulation day, a total of 10 days, the ovulation period.

Best time to conceive

A woman's chances of getting pregnant are highest when she has sex during her ovulation period. But how can you know when is your ovulation day? You can refer to the following two methods:

1. Schedule calculation method

Generally speaking, a woman's ovulation day is 12-16 days (14 days on average) before the next menstrual period. The specific date can be calculated using the calendar extrapolation method. The main method is to calculate the fertile and infertile periods in the current cycle based on the records of more than 12 previous menstrual cycles. The formula is as follows:

1) The shortest cycle in the past - 19 = the last day of the infertile period before ovulation. The next day is the first day of the fertile period.

2) The longest cycle in the past - 10 = the last day of the fertile period after ovulation. This way you can calculate the exact date of your fertile period.

Women with normal menstrual periods usually have a cycle of 28 days. Women can calculate their schedule based on their menstrual patterns.

2. Basic body temperature measurement method

The body temperature method is a more accurate way to measure the ovulation day, because generally speaking, a woman's basal body temperature will suddenly drop on the day of ovulation, and the body temperature will rise by 0.3-0.5 degrees compared to the basal body temperature in the next few days.

If your menstrual cycle is very regular, you can use the calendar calculation method to calculate your ovulation period and safe period. However, if your menstrual cycle is irregular, you can use the basal body temperature measurement method to determine your ovulation period, so that you can be more targeted whether it is conception or contraception.