Is It Easy to Get Pregnant During the Follicular Phase?

The follicular phase is a part of the female menstrual cycle, typically referring to the time from the first day of menstruation until ovulation. During the follicular phase, the follicles in the ovaries gradually mature, and ultimately, one of them will release an egg, known as ovulation. In the early follicular phase, which is the first few days after menstruation begins, the possibility of pregnancy is low as ovulation has not yet occurred. As the follicular phase progresses, the follicles mature and approach ovulation. In the days leading up to ovulation, the likelihood of pregnancy begins to increase, as sperm can survive for several days in a woman's body, awaiting the release of an egg. The day of ovulation is the point with the highest probability of pregnancy. If sexual intercourse occurs on or around the day of ovulation, the likelihood of pregnancy is very high. The fertile window refers to the period from five days before ovulation to one day after ovulation, during which sexual intercourse can lead to pregnancy. The length of the menstrual cycle and the timing of ovulation may vary among women, and consequently, the fertile window will also differ. To accurately determine the ovulation period, methods such as basal body temperature charting, ovulation test strips, cervical mucus observation, and menstrual cycle calculation can be used. If there is no intention of pregnancy, contraceptive measures should be taken.