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How likely am I to get pregnant if I have sex on the first day of my period?

How likely am I to get pregnant if I have sex on the first day of my period?

The likelihood that a woman will get pregnant one to two days after she starts bleeding is nearly zero. But the likelihood starts to increase again with each successive day, even though she’s still bleeding.

What happens if you have unprotected sex right before your period?

Although it is possible to get pregnant in the days leading up to your period, it isn’t likely. You can only get pregnant during a narrow window of five to six days a month. When these fertile days actually occur depends on when you ovulate, or release an egg from your ovary.

Can I still be pregnant after my period is over if my boyfriend nutted in me before my period?

Pregnancy can happen if you have sex before, during or after your period. You are most likely to get pregnant if you have penile/vaginal sex around the time of ovulation. Ovulation is when an egg is released from the ovary. Ovulation usually occurs about 14 days after the start of someone’s last period.

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Do I need to take Plan B if I had unprotected sex on my period?

Do I need to use protection on my period? Yes, if you don’t want to get pregnant – because there is a risk of pregnancy when you’re on your period, to avoid getting pregnant you should begin taking long-term contraception.

Is it safe to have sex before menstruation?

The egg is only available for 12 to 24 hours for conception. This means the days right before your period are the safest to have sex without the expectation of getting pregnant. The number of “safe days” right before your period go up with longer cycles and lessen with shorter cycles.

How long can a girl wait to take Plan B?

You should take it as soon as possible. Emergency contraception (AKA the morning-after pill) works up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. But the sooner you take it, the better it works.