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There is a widespread problem that exists among many couples who are sexually active. It is that they are relying on what is considered the safe period of the month to engage in sexual activities without taking any precaution.
The odds of a woman getting pregnant after having sex right after her period is low, but it could actually happen to anyone. If you need to know more, then read on as this article seeks to answer the question of can you get pregnant just after your period ends?
It is possible for you to conceive right after your period ends as this time you are just starting to enter your fertility window. However, your chances will be very low in reality.
If you are having sex without using any birth control method, you can get pregnant or conceive at any time in your menstrual cycle, including during or immediately after your period. It will all come down to how long your menstruation lasts and the actual length of your menstrual cycle.
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle
In case you are not aware of this, your menstrual cycle will start on day one of your period and last up to day one of your next period.
Your most fertile time will be at ovulation – happens when your ovaries release an egg – which normally takes place twelve to fourteen days before the start of the next period.
This period is called the fertile window, and it’s the time when you’re more likely to conceive.
For a typical cycle that takes place every twenty-eight to thirty days, this fertility window is normally between day eleven and twenty-one.
It is important to point out that the sperm can survive inside the body sometimes for as much as seven days after a woman has sex.
You will be approaching your fertile window if your period last for five to seven days and you engage in sex immediately after.
This means you could get pregnant very soon after your period ends if you ovulate early, particularly if your menstrual cycle is naturally short.
If you have a short cycle and long periods, it is still possible for your ovaries to release an egg very quickly after your period ends. This egg can get fertilized as normal, and pregnancy occurs if and when that happens.
Of course, you should also remember that your chances of getting pregnant immediately after your period will increase each day after the bleeding stops.
If you have been trying to conceive desperately, then this will be a good time to have sex to increase your chances.
More Information about Your Chances of Conceiving
In addition to the above, you can get pregnant or conceive if your period has never come before, throughout your first period, or immediately after having sex for the first time.
It is also quite possible for you to become pregnant throughout the alleged safe period of the month even when your partner withdraws his penis before ejaculating.
Semen is normally released during sex, including the precum one, so any form of sex without protection could result in pregnancy.
There are also rare instances when women end up pregnant even though they did not have penetrative sex with their partner.
The sperm can be very resilient, lasting up to several days following ejaculation. This means that pregnancy is a definite possibility if either one of you has sperm on your hands or any other part of your body, and it comes in contact with your vagina.
If you are looking to conceive or get pregnant, one of the best ways to increase your chances is to invest in an ovulation testing kit.
There are many different types available today, ranging from the simple strips which test the urine to the digital computers which monitor things monthly.
It is often more difficult for women to detect ovulation without these tests.
Another, less accurate method of detecting ovulation is to measure basal body temperature (BBT). It is a widely used way to detect ovulation due to ease of the test.
In this method, women need to measure body temperature each day in the morning before starting any kind of activity. Ovulation is marked by 0.5-1.0° F rise in the BBT.
It is worth knowing that BBT test is less accurate than ovulation testing kits, and may fail to detect ovulation in some cases.
Bottom Line
There is really no safe period of the month to engage in sexual activities without using contraception and avoid getting pregnant. You could even conceive if you have sex during your period.
However, you will be more fertile at certain times during your menstrual cycle, and this is the period when you are more likely to conceive. At times, ovulation can occur within a few days after your period ends.
In addition, sperm could fertilize an egg three days or seventy-two hours after ejaculation. Aside from the chances of becoming pregnant, you also have the risk of catching a sexually transmitted disease, such as genital warts, chlamydia, or HIV/AIDs, so you should use contraception at all times when having sex.
If not, abstinence is the only sure way to avoid unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. You can talk to your medical doctor about the different contraception methods available to you.
Me and my boyfriend had sex the day after my period ended is it possible for me to get pregnant ?
Hello Lola, around this time you are less likely to get pregnant.
Hi Doc.I had my period nov.30 and ends dec 4.we had sex dec.7 is it possible to get pregnant? and on dec.5 I took pills. Because I’m afraid to pregnant.
Hello Cho, though unlikely around this time the best way to know if you’re pregnant is to take a pregnancy test 7 days after a missed period.
Sorry Doctor i mean on the 27 of november not december..Thanks
Hello, i had my period on the 27 of December and finished on the 30th….I had sex on the 1st of December without protection but no sperm release..am i likely to get pregnant
Hello Mimi, the risk for pregnancy is lower at this time.
Hi. I had my period November 16-21. I had sex on the 23rd. And he finished in me. I started ovulation either December 29 or 30. Could I be pregnant? I tried having sex on December 3 and I started cramping so bad I had to stop. I’ve been cramping in my stomach since then.. also my nipples are super sensitive. They hurt.
Hello Nelly, to determine if you might be pregnant take a pregnancy test 7 days after you’ve had a missed period.
I had my period on Nov 12 and ended Nov 15, and on the 16 Nov I had sex for a week. Doc it is possible for me to get pregnant?
Hello Beauty, though it’s a rare occurrence around this time women rarely conceive around this time.
Hi I’m Navy, I had my last period on 30 Oct 17 ends on 5 Nov. Had sex on 23 Nov. Is there a possibility of getting pregnancy?
Hello Navy, given the time frame, yes, there is a possibility that you might have conceived.
Hello doctor..i had my period on 21st of November and had sex on the 3rd of December..am i likely to get pregnant
Hello Miriam, yes you could have conceived as a result of this.
Yes, My guess is you will more than likely become pregnant with twins maybe triplets because November 21st plus Sex on The 3rd day of December make triplets increase by 69%. Just know that twins is possible also but If say you are pregnant 100% . Good Luck! Congratulations !
Hi Dr, ok so I had my period on Nov 12 and ended on the 16th but we had unprotected sex on 15 of Nov- 22Nov. Could I be pregnant now. Because I didn’t take any plan B or anything. Please reply me thanks!!
Hello Queenie, yes you could be pregnant.
Dr please if I’m pregnant how soon Can I test at home to know.. because I have tried two times and it’s says not pregnant. Thanks
Hello Queenie, take a pregnancy test 7 days after your missed period to determine this.
I saw my period on the 15th and later had sex on the 29 of that same month, am I likely to have been impregnated?
Hello Jessie, yes you might have conceived.
Hi, I had sex on March with my ex bf and got my period on April. My bf and I had sex on April.. My last menses was April.. who is possibly the father of my child? Thank you
Hello Gigi, please use the below link to determine this: https://womanjunction.com/conception-calculator-find-your-conception-date/
Hello I have a question I know there is a low chance of being pregnant. My period was on November 11 to the 13 on the 14 we had protected sex but for some reason I felt something inside inside my body. And a week later I started feeling a little weird until this day I feel dizzy my body feels hot I had a little cramping in my lower abdomen. My mouth and throat feel dry at night is there a chance I can be pregnant?
Hello Anna, to determine this please take a pregnancy test 7 days after a missed period.
Hi doc I had sex last day of my periods and now i have missed my period this month. Am I pregnant?
Hello Minenhle, take a pregnancy test 7 days after your missed period to confirm that you are pregnant.
Hello Dr. I had may menstruation last october 29 and end last nov. 29 after that there is no sexual intercourse. I took birth control pills last november 9 and have sexually intercourse last november 17.. before we do intercourse i took the pills and the next 2 days. My problem is i missed three tablets last nov 20, 21 and took those three pills last nov 22. I would like to ask if there is possibility that i will get pregnant? Thank you very much Danica
Hello Danica, take a pregnancy test 7 days after a missed period to determine this.
I had my period on October 26 and it ended on the 31st and on that day Or the next day, I had sex and We had sex for weeks and there’s a time that he had ejected inside of me. But after told me that he had ejected inside of me, I went to the bathroom and washed my vagina. Right now, November 30, I still don’t have my period. I also took a pregnancy test already but it says negative. Is there still a chance I could get pregnant?
Hello Angel, yes you could have conceived. A pregnancy test would be more accurate if taken after 7 days.
Thanks for replying. I had my period already on Nov 30 and it ended yesterday Dec 2. Is it really a period? I’m confused. Because my period usually lasts about 5 days. And this one only lasted 2-3 days. Please reply to me again thank you.
Hello Angel, the best way to determine this is to see when the other period will come and what it is like.
Hello Dr. can I ask if it is possible to get pregnant before menstruation? My LMP is on Sept. 8 2017. 3 days only 4th day just spotting . Its irregular sometimes my period comes earlier sometimes late for 2 to 3 days.
Hello Jinky, yes people do get pregnant before their menses, depends on how soon before one’s menses.