Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon in women. Every woman of childbearing age has a menstrual cycle every month, which includes four stages: corpus luteum, follicle, ovulation, and menstruation. Recently, a woman who is preparing for pregnancy asked if it is safe during her menstrual period? So let's learn about it together below.
The menstrual period usually occurs after ovulation, and the end of ovulation can cause the corpus luteum to atrophy. At this time, the secretion of estrogen and progesterone will stop, causing the blood vessels in the endometrium to constantly contract, leading to endometrial necrosis, collapse, and gradual shedding. Eventually, it will flow out of the body along with blood, indicating that there is no egg release or conditions for fertilized eggs to implant during the menstrual period. Therefore, the menstrual period is safe.
In addition, it is not recommended to have sexual intercourse during the menstrual period because there are wounds in the endometrium and changes in the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina, which reduces the defense function. At this time, having sexual intercourse may bring bacteria from outside into the vagina, which can reflux into the uterus and increase the risk of infection and inflammation, making women more susceptible to gynecological diseases and unhealthy.
For women with preconception plans who want to increase their chances of conception, the most ideal time should be during ovulation to arrange sexual intercourse. Ovulation is usually scheduled on the 14th day before the first day of the next menstrual cycle, and the first five days before and after ovulation are usually grouped together as the ovulation period. If a woman is unsure of her ovulation date, she can go to the hospital for B-ultrasound monitoring to confirm.
