When do we say a woman is on her free period and what day does it start and end

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A woman is on her free period (also known as the safe period) when she is least likely to become pregnant. This is the time outside her fertile window, which is when conception is possible.

This period is determined by the timing of ovulation and the lifespan of sperm and the egg. For a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs around day 14. Sperm can live for up to 5 days, and the egg lives for about 12-24 hours.

  • Start: The free period generally starts from the first day of menstruation (Day 1) and lasts until about Day 7.
  • End: It resumes from about Day 21 until the start of the next menstrual period.

It's important to note that this method is not a reliable form of contraception due to variations in cycle length and ovulation timing.

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