Calculating 'safe days' involves tracking your menstrual cycle. In a regular 28-day cycle, the 'safer' days are typically days 1 to 7, and days 21 until your next period. However, because cycle lengths can fluctuate, this method is not highly reliable on its own. For reliable pregnancy prevention, recommended options include: 1. Barrier methods: Condoms (which also protect against STIs). 2. Hormonal methods: Oral contraceptive pills (combined or progestin-only), patches, or vaginal rings. 3. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC): Copper or hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants. Please consult a healthcare provider to find the safest and most effective option for your body.

Since your period was expected around the 18th and is now delayed, you can take a home pregnancy test right away. For the most accurate result, it is best to perform the test first thing in the morning using your first urine, as the pregnancy hormone (hCG) is most concentrated then. If the test is negative and your period still does not start, wait 3 to 5 days and test again. Please do not worry, as minor delays are very common and can be caused by everyday factors like stress, fatigue, or minor hormonal shifts. If you have further concerns, consult your doctor.

A faint line on a pregnancy test usually indicates an early pregnancy. For a safe medical termination, a combination of generic medicines like mifepristone and misoprostol is commonly used. However, it is highly unsafe to self-medicate. You must consult a gynaecologist first. They will perform an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, ensure it is not ectopic (outside the uterus), and verify the exact gestational age. Please visit a healthcare provider who can prescribe the correct, safe dosage and monitor your health throughout the process.

Ovulation usually occurs about 12-16 days before the next menstrual period, and the most fertile days are typically around the middle of the cycle. Since your wife’s last periods were on 1 February and 5 March, assuming her cycles are roughly 28-30 days, her likely ovulation would be around 14-18 February and 19-23 March, and the best time for intercourse to increase the chances of pregnancy is during these days and a few days before, having sex every 1-2 days. Keep in mind that cycle lengths can vary, so tracking menstrual cycles, observing ovulation signs like cervical mucus changes, or using ovulation kits can help identify the most fertile days more accurately. Consulting a doctor is also helpful if you plan to conceive or have been trying for some time.

Late periods can happen due to stress, hormonal changes, thyroid problems, weight changes, travel, illness, polycystic ovary syndrome or other underlying medical conditions, but pregnancy is also possible if her period was due on the 20th and it is now the 27th with no bleeding. A home urine pregnancy test can be taken now and is usually reliable after a missed period, especially when using the first morning urine and following the kit instructions. If the test is negative but the period still does not start, repeat it after 2–3 days or consult a doctor. If she has severe pain, heavy bleeding, dizziness, or unusual symptoms, seek medical care promptly.

Pregnancy in this situation is unlikely, as there was no penetrative vaginal intercourse. However, if fresh semen comes into direct contact with the vaginal opening, there is a little possibility of pregnancy, so it cannot be completely ruled out. Since you have irregular periods and are taking medication to induce periods, your menstrual cycle may not be a reliable indicator of pregnancy. For the most accurate result, take a home urine pregnancy test at least 21 days after the intimate contact. If the test is negative but your period does not occur or you have ongoing concerns, consult your doctor for further evaluation.