Question
What are the chances of my wife getting pregnant?
Answer
Based on the inquirer’s description, his wife had her period on the evening of the 27th and it ended on the 1st. There was a small amount of bleeding on the 2nd, which then stopped. The couple engaged in sexual activity on the evening of the 4th and in the morning of the 5th. The inquirer mentioned using the ’three before and three after’ absolute safety period method for contraception and asked whether this method is effective and what the chances of pregnancy are. At the same time, the inquirer mentioned that his wife is worried about pregnancy, but he does not want her to take emergency contraception due to concerns about side effects. Given this situation, using the ‘seven before and five after’ ovulation period calculation method, the ovulation period may be around the 7th or 8th. Therefore, if the sexual activity was outside of three days before (evening of the 4th) or three days after (morning of the 5th) the potential ovulation period, then the chances of pregnancy are relatively low. However, the method of absolute safety period is not 100% effective because a woman’s ovulation period may vary due to individual constitution, life stress, health conditions, and other factors. It is recommended to use more reliable contraception methods, such as condoms or oral contraceptives, to avoid unnecessary pregnancy risks. In addition, while emergency contraception does have side effects, it should be used promptly after unprotected sexual activity to prevent unintended pregnancy. It is not advisable to rely on absolute safety period as the primary contraception method.