Menstrual period is not equal to safe period. Don't fall into the five major misconceptions of contraception

It is common knowledge for many people not to become pregnant during physical days, but common sense can only explain most of the facts, excluding a few exceptions.

Generally speaking, from one menstrual cycle to the next, it is called a menstrual cycle - if a woman's menstrual cycle is regular, it usually takes 28-30 days.

On the first day of the next menstrual cycle, push forward by 14 days, which is the ovulation day of the female ovaries. Generally speaking, the survival period of sperm in the ovaries does not exceed 1 day. However, if the temperature, humidity, and other conditions of the ovaries are good, sperm have a possibility of surviving for 3-5 days. Therefore, for safety reasons, 4-5 days before and after the ovulation period are generally considered a dangerous period. So, in a month, except for these 8-10 days, the rest are generally safe periods, including menstrual periods.

But this is just a general situation. Pregnancy during menstruation is as follows:

Firstly, not all bleeding is true menstruation - some women, especially those with irregular menstruation, experience bleeding during ovulation, which can lead to pregnancy.

In addition, for women with irregular menstruation, if they catch a relatively short cycle, such as a menstrual cycle of only 21 days, there is a possibility of ovulation on the 7th day of the cycle, which starts from the 1st day of menstruation on the 7th day. If menstruation lasts for 7 days, there is a possibility of ovulation near the end of menstruation.

In addition, the safe period is not absolutely safe, as some sperm have very strong vitality and can even survive until ovulation, which can also lead to unexpected pregnancy.

There is also a possibility that, although during the menstrual period, when a couple reunites after a long separation or unexpectedly reunites, the woman's mood can be extremely excited, which in turn promotes emergency ovulation and pregnancy, which is not surprising.

It can be seen that the menstrual period is not an absolute safe period, and the safe period is only relatively speaking, and there is no absolute safe period.

Don't fall into the five misconceptions of contraception

Myth 1: A fluke mentality, believing that occasional sexual activity will not lead to pregnancy

According to incomplete statistics, the most common reason among women undergoing abortion is the belief that pregnancy is not easy and the chance of getting pregnant through accidental sexual intercourse is very low. This is a very wrong viewpoint, as every sexual activity carries the risk of pregnancy, and it is important to avoid having a lucky mentality.

Myth 2: Calculating the safe period allows for contraception

Some women believe that their menstrual cycle is correct and calculating the safe period can be used for contraception. Most women have a menstrual cycle time of 24-32 days and an ovulation period of 12-18 days. If the eggs cannot be fertilized 24 hours after ovulation, the eggs will die. After sperm is discharged, the egg can generally be fertilized within three days, but there are also reports that the sperm still retains the ability to fertilize after one week of sexual activity. The safety period is very short, and for women with a menstrual cycle of 28 days, this safety period is only about 1 week. Moreover, due to changes in climate, diet, emotions, environment, and other factors, ovulation time may fluctuate, and even additional ovulation may occur. Therefore, the method of contraception during the safe period is not reliable at all.

Myth 3: Newly married couples do not have good contraceptive methods

For couples who have just started their life as a couple, due to insufficient information on contraception, improper use of contraceptive measures, and sudden honeymoon babies, many newlyweds are caught off guard. Due to nervousness and inexperience in condom use, many couples are unwilling to use this barrier, and condoms are not the first choice on wedding nights. Modern oral contraceptives do not affect the process of sexual life, and can avoid uncomfortable menstruation during the honeymoon, so it is a better choice for newlyweds.

Myth 4: Women who have given birth only have an IUD

Many women who have given birth believe that the only contraceptive method is IUD insertion. Women with uterine fibroids, irregular menstrual cycles, dysmenorrhea, and other diseases are often not suitable for IUD insertion. Are there any other methods to choose from? In fact, there are many methods to choose from, including intrauterine devices, oral contraceptives (including long-term and short-term effects), condoms, contraceptive needles, subcutaneous implants, infertility, etc. There are also newer vaginal ring abroad. For women with irregular menstrual cycles, uterine fibroids, and dysmenorrhea, modern oral contraceptives are a good choice. They are not only reliable contraceptives, but can also adjust the menstrual cycle and alleviate dysmenorrhea.

Myth 5: Oral contraceptives may affect future fertility

This concept is incorrect. There is no clinical data indicating that long-term use of oral contraceptives can inhibit women's fertility. Experts believe that oral contraceptives have no adverse effects on fertility, and can even be considered beneficial for women's reproduction, as they can reduce the incidence of diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, etc. These diseases can reduce women's fertility or cause complete loss of their fertility. Oral contraceptive pills are a reversible contraceptive measure that can restore a woman's fertility after discontinuing the medication. The recovery of fertility is not related to the duration of taking oral contraceptives.