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Hello doc, I am asking in behave of someone else, the question is that: in which time a couple should have sex in order to decrease the chances of pregnancy some people say that five days prior then periods the chances can be decreased but some say that NO! the first five days after periods are very best for decreasing the chances. This poor guy is totally confused, can you please provide a satisfactory and explained answer. Thanks.
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One week before and after the first day of menses is relatively safe provided menses are regular at monthly interval.
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There are less chances of pregnancy in the five days before start of periods and five days after end of periods.
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Yes. 5 days before period and 5 days after period are safe from pregnancy. You can do sex without fear.
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