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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates only. Do not rely on it as a sole method of contraception.

First Day of Last Period (LMP)

Average Cycle Length (Days)

Safe Fertile/Unsafe Est. Ovulation

Next Ovulation:

Fertile Window:

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About

The Safe Days Calculator, often associated with the Knaus-Ogino or Rhythm Method, is a form of fertility awareness that helps identify the days in a menstrual cycle when conception is most likely (fertile window) and least likely (safe days). By tracking the history of your cycle lengths, this tool estimates the timing of ovulation.

While this method can be used for natural family planning or to aid conception, it relies on biological averages. Important Disclaimer: The Rhythm Method is not 100% effective as contraception. Stress, illness, and hormonal changes can shift ovulation unexpectedly. This tool is best used in conjunction with other tracking methods like Basal Body Temperature (BBT) or cervical mucus monitoring.

Formulas

The standard calculation assumes ovulation occurs 14 days before the next period starts. The fertile window accounts for sperm survival time and cycle variability.

Step 1. Estimate Next Period: LastPeriod + CycleLength
Step 2. Estimate Ovulation: NextPeriod − 14 days
Step 3. Fertile Window Start: Ovulation − 5 days
Step 4. Fertile Window End: Ovulation + 1 day

Reference Data

Cycle Phase	Duration (Approx)	Fertility Status	Description
Menstruation	Days 1-5	Low	Shedding of the uterine lining.
Follicular Phase	Days 6-11	Low to Moderate	Egg follicle matures. Sperm can survive 5 days, so 'safe' days end here.
Ovulation Window	Days 12-16	Peak High	Egg is released. Highest chance of pregnancy.
Luteal Phase	Days 17-28	Low (Safe)	After the egg dissolves, conception is unlikely until next cycle.
Sperm Survival	up to 5 Days	N/A	Reason why 'Unsafe' days begin before ovulation.
Egg Survival	12-24 Hours	N/A	Reason why fertility drops rapidly 24h after ovulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typical use failure rates can be as high as 15-24% per year. Perfect use requires very regular cycles and strict adherence. It is significantly less effective than hormonal birth control or condoms.

If your cycle varies by more than a few days (e.g., 26 days one month, 32 the next), the Standard Rhythm Method is dangerous to rely on. You should calculate based on your *shortest* recorded cycle to identify the start of the fertile window and your *longest* cycle for the end of it.

Yes, though it is rare. If you have a very short cycle (e.g., 21 days), you could ovulate as early as Day 7. Since sperm can live for 5 days, sex on Day 2 or 3 of your period could result in fertilization.

Green days ('Safe') are days where the probability of conception is statistically low based on your input. Red days ('Unsafe/Fertile') are days near ovulation where pregnancy is highly likely.