Is it possible to be pregnant after period

Yes, it's possible to get pregnant right after, on, or even just before your period. The likelihood of getting pregnant varies depending on timing and the length of your cycle.

If you're trying to get pregnant, the best time to have sex is just before or during ovulation. If you're not trying to get pregnant, use reliable contraception no matter which day of your cycle it is.

Here's a rundown of your chances of getting pregnant during your period, and on the days before and after it.

Can you get pregnant on your period?

Yes, but it's unlikely. It's possible to get pregnant during your period when:

• You have a very short menstrual cycle (the time from the first day of one period to the first day of your next period).
• You have long periods.
• You were bleeding around the time of ovulation (spotting between periods) and mistakenly thought it was a regular period. If you had unprotected sex at that time, you could conceive.

Here's why you could get pregnant during your period:

Ovulation happens during the middle of your menstrual cycle – anywhere between 7 and 19 days before your period starts. During ovulation, an egg reaches maturity in one of your two ovaries, the ovary releases the egg into your abdomen, and it gets sucked into the nearest fallopian tube, where it can survive for about 24 hours. Conception occurs when an egg and sperm meet in a fallopian tube.

A typical menstrual cycle is 28 days, which usually leaves a good few days between the end of your period and the start of ovulation. But some women have cycles as short as 22 days. If you have a short cycle or long periods, you could ovulate right after your period ends. And because sperm can survive in your reproductive tract for up to five days, if you have sex during your period, it's possible that live sperm will be there when you ovulate, ready to fertilize the egg.

Can you get pregnant right after your period?

Yes. Immediately after your period is still not the ideal time to get pregnant, but you are more likely to conceive at this time than during your period. That's because you're closer to the time when you will ovulate.

Again, two factors can increase your chances of getting pregnant right after your period:

1. A short menstrual cycle
2. A long period

The shorter your cycle and the longer your period, the more likely it is that you'll be fertile during the last few days of your period or in the days just afterward.

Can you get pregnant right before your period?

Yes, but it's unlikely, and chances are even lower that you could conceive during this time than while you are on your period or right after it.  That's because the time you are fertile has probably passed.

However, if you have a menstrual cycle that is shorter than the typical 28 days, there are fewer days between ovulation and the start of your next period during which you are not fertile. That means your chances of getting pregnant right before your period are higher if you have a shorter cycle and lower if you have a longer cycle.

Learn more:

• The best time to get pregnant
• How to get pregnant: A primer
• Ovulation symptoms
• Ovulation predictor kits

If I have sex 2 days after I finish my period can I still get pregnant?

Yes. It’s possible to get pregnant every time you have unprotected sex. Sperm can live in a woman’s reproductive tract for about six days, so it’s always best to use protection.

The morning-after pill (also known as emergency contraception) is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It can be started up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected intercourse.

The brands Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available from drugstores and health centers without a prescription to women and men 17 and older. A new brand, ella, is available by prescription only. If you are interested in getting emergency contraception and are 17 or older, you can either get it directly from a Planned Parenthood health center or from your local drugstore. If you are younger than 17, you’ll need to go to a health center or private health care provider for a prescription.

The best way to prevent pregnancy is by using birth control. Learn more about your birth control options.

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The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Pham Thi Mai Nhung - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang.

If you have sex without using birth control, you will be able to conceive at any time, including during and immediately after the end of your period. Therefore, if you are not planning to get pregnant, you should consider some form of contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

1.How to calculate the menstrual cycle

The calculation of the menstrual cycle is that it begins on the first day of the menstrual period and continues until the first day of the next menstrual period.
The most fertile period is the time of ovulation. This is the time when an egg is released from the ovary, also known as the ovulatory cycle. This period occurs 12 to 14 days before the next menstrual period is due.
There's no guarantee you won't get pregnant right after your period, although it's rare. It's important to remember that sperm can sometimes stay for a while in the body after unprotected sex. Therefore, it is still possible to get pregnant after a period ends if ovulation is early, especially for those who have naturally short menstrual cycles.
So there is still no safe way to help prevent pregnancy during unprotected sex.

2. Time to get pregnant

Sperm can live inside the uterus for up to five days after sex, and pregnancy can only happen if there are sperm in the uterus or fallopian tubes while in the ovulation cycle.
For most women, ovulation occurs around day 14 of the menstrual cycle. However, unprotected sex during this period or beyond the days of ovulation is not a guarantee for safe contraception.
Furthermore, for women with shorter cycles (average 28 to 30 days) there is still a chance of pregnancy if they have sex during this period. For example, if you have sex late in your cycle and ovulate early, you can still conceive. So using birth control such as condoms or other protection is always the safest way to prevent pregnancy.

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3. Ovulation and conception process

Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary. About once a month, an egg matures and is released into the fallopian tube. It then travels towards the waiting sperm in the fallopian tubes and uterus.
An egg can survive for 12 to 24 hours after it leaves the ovary. Sperm can live up to 5 days after sex. So when the egg and sperm meet during this time will be fertilized.
Pregnancy right after menstruation is still possible. At that time, the woman has sex at the end of the cycle and is approaching ovulation. In contrast, the probability of getting pregnant right before menstruation is very low. This is also not a safe day to avoid pregnancy.
You can calculate safe days by tracking ovulation and waiting 36 to 48 hours after ovulation, the chances of pregnancy during sex are very low. If fertilization is not performed, the lining of the uterus sheds and the menstrual cycle begins again.

4. The ovulation cycle tracker

Tracking ovulation is one way to determine the optimal time to conceive. It can also help prevent pregnancy and is a reliable birth control method. However, it can take several months of monthly cycle recording to figure out the pattern of ovulation.

4.1. Ovulation Tracker Calculator For 8 to 12 months, record the day your period started and count the total number of days in that cycle. Note that, the first full day of the menstrual cycle is one day. Then, write down the longest and shortest number of days from the monthly tracking. Find out the first day of ovulation by subtracting 18 days from the length of the shortest cycle. For example, if the shortest cycle is 27 days, take 27 from 18 to get day 9. Find the last day of your ovulation by subtracting 11 from the length of your longest cycle. For example, if your cycle is 30 days, subtract 11 from 30 to get day 19. The period between the shortest and longest day is when you ovulate. According to the example above, it is somewhere between days 9 and 19. If you want to avoid pregnancy then avoid unprotected sex during these days. 4.2. How to Use the Ovulation Cycle Worksheet as a Contraception Ovulation occurs one day in the ovulatory cycle. The egg will function as it should for 12 to 24 hours. That doesn't mean conception can happen during the days of your ovulatory cycle. But to prevent pregnancy effectively, you should not have sex during this time.

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4.3. Ovulation Cycle Tracker To track ovulation, mark the first day of your period on the calendar and do this for several months. Or you can also use a fertility app, such as Glow ovulation or Clue Period Tracker, to keep track.

5. Some other methods

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, you can know your ovulation cycle, thereby helping to prevent pregnancy more effectively. However, this cycle can change every month by stress factors, diet, heavy exercise... caused.
Tracking ovulation will be a more effective way to help get pregnant. However, if you want to avoid pregnancy, talk to your doctor so he can choose some of the most suitable birth control methods.
Other fertility awareness methods: monitor basal body temperature, check cervical mucus, use ovulation predictor.
Monitor body temperature Body temperature is the temperature when the body is completely at rest. And this temperature will rise slightly after ovulation. To monitor body temperature it is necessary to use a special thermometer.
Using a thermometer, record your temperature when you wake up in the morning before getting out of bed. You can then graph the daily temperature parameters and observe the results and you will see a slight increase in temperature of about 0.3 degrees Celsius during ovulation.
This method helps to find out when ovulation occurs. It also works better at preventing pregnancy by waiting to have unprotected sex until a few days after the temperature spike.
Cervical lining Some women notice an increase in cervical mucus close to the ovulation cycle. This is because estrogen levels increase during this time, causing the cervix to produce more mucus.
This mucus will be clearer and stretchy. Its consistency is similar to egg whites. The body is most fertile on the days of noticing an increase in cervical mucus.
Ovulation Predictor Kit This kit tests your urine for an increase in luteinizing hormone (LH). LH will rise 24 to 48 hours before ovulation. Avoid unprotected sex at this time if you're trying to prevent pregnancy.
In addition, there are several options for effective forms of contraception including: oral contraceptives; IUDs, birth control injections like Depo-Provera. These options are more than 99% effective if followed carefully. However, condoms are still an effective form of birth control, and they also help protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

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In conclusion, having unprotected sex outside of ovulation may reduce the chances of pregnancy, but success rates remain uncertain. Tracking ovulation and determining when to ovulate can also reduce your chances of getting pregnant. However, this natural family planning method has a failure rate of up to 25%. So, talk to your doctor to be able to choose the best and most suitable remedy.

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Reference sources: healthline.com, nhs.uk

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