Is the 8 days before menstruation a safe period?

Women all have their own safe period, and having sex during a woman's safe period can largely prevent her from getting pregnant. Women's menstrual cycles are generally regular, so you can calculate your safe period based on the time of your menstruation. The safe period is a relatively safe period for contraception, but it is not foolproof. So, are the 8 days before menstruation a safe period?

How many days before and after menstruation are safe periods? Generally, the 7 days before menstruation and the 8 days after menstruation are safe periods. The specific introduction is as follows:

Safe period is divided into safe period before ovulation and safe period after ovulation. From the day before menstruation to the day before ovulation is the safe period before ovulation. From the first day after the end of ovulation to the day before the next menstrual cramps is the safe period after ovulation. The safe period after ovulation is safer than the safe period before ovulation, but the safe period is not absolutely safe, because the female ovulation time is affected by environmental changes and mood swings, ovulation can be delayed or advanced, and even extra ovulation may occur.

Is the safe period safe?

The so-called "safe period" is just a contraceptive method that is generally divided into stages according to the female menstrual cycle. However, it does not mean that women will not get pregnant during the safe period. There may be objective factors that lead to pregnancy or even infertility. The success of safe period contraception depends on the understanding of the ovulation period. If there is a lack of knowledge in this area, there is no way to talk about safety. The most important point is that the time of female ovulation is affected by factors such as the external environment, climate, her own mood, and health status. Ovulation may be delayed or advanced, and extra ovulation may also occur.

Therefore, the safe period cannot be calculated accurately, so the "safe period" is not safe. If necessary, it is recommended to use condoms or IUDs to prevent pregnancy. Moreover, modern women are under great pressure and have a fast pace of life, and these factors can also affect the stability of their menstrual cycles. For women whose menstrual cycles are already unstable, safe period contraceptive methods are not recommended.

Statistics have shown that the failure rate of safe period contraception is as high as 14.4%~47%. Therefore, the safe period contraceptive method is only suitable for people who have normal menstrual cycles, live together for a long time, and can correctly calculate the safe period. This method is not reliable for those with irregular menstrual cycles, couples visiting relatives, and women whose living environment has changed.

How to calculate the safe period for women?

1. Basal body temperature measurement method

Basal body temperature is also known as resting body temperature. After a woman ovulates, the secretion of progesterone increases, which can increase the basal body temperature (by more than 0.3 degrees Celsius), indicating that ovulation has been completed. The day when the body temperature in the body temperature record rises from low to high is the ovulation day. The 5 days before ovulation and the 3 consecutive days thereafter are the pregnancy period and it is not suitable to have sex.

2. Cervical mucus observation method

The time of ovulation can be observed based on the physical and chemical properties of cervical mucus. After the menstrual period, because the estrogen level is still relatively low, the secretion of cervical mucus is very little, and women feel no liquid at the vaginal opening, which is also called the "dry period." As the level of female hormones increases, the amount of cervical mucus increases. Women can use two fingers to collect mucus from the vaginal opening. Near ovulation, the cervical mucus is thin and transparent, which is called the "peak day". The period with mucus is a period of high pregnancy and it is not suitable for intercourse. You can have sex 3 days after the dry period and the peak period of mucus. If you want to prevent pregnancy during the safe period, you might as well try this method of calculating the safe period.