Can you get pregnant with an inconsistent period?

CAN YOU GET PREGNANT WITH AN IRREGULAR PERIOD? Yes, women can get pregnant with an irregular period. However, the ability to get pregnant decreases significantly. The disadvantage is ovulation becomes difficult to determine.

What does it mean if your period comes at different times each month?

Sometimes, irregular periods can be caused by some medicines, exercising too much, having a very low or high body weight, or not eating enough calories. Hormone imbalances can also cause irregular periods. For example, thyroid hormone levels that are too low or too high can cause problems with periods.

How does irregular periods affect pregnancy?

If you do get pregnant, irregular menstruation itself shouldn’t affect the baby. But some underlying causes, such as PCOS and thyroid conditions, could increase the risk of miscarriage or pregnancy complications. Always discuss risks with your doctor.

Does your period have to be on the same day every month?

Nope — when it comes to periods, different is normal. First of all, it may take a while for your body to get things going smoothly and regularly. For the first few months or even years of having a period, they may not always last the same number of days or come the same number of days apart.

When should I take a pregnancy test if my periods are irregular?

If you have irregular periods, try counting 36 days from the start of your last menstrual cycle or four weeks from the time you had sex. At this point, if you are pregnant, your levels of hCG should be high enough to detect the pregnancy.

Do you ovulate with irregular periods?

An irregular menstrual cycle may also be a sign of irregular ovulation. You may not ovulate every month or you may ovulate at different times from month to month.

Is it possible to get pregnant the day after your period?

“You have the highest chance of getting pregnant during the few days before and after that day,” she says. But that’s a general guideline and not a rule. “You can definitely get pregnant outside that window,” Dr. Stephens says. If you have unprotected sex during or right after your period, there is a lower chance of getting pregnant.

Can You ovulate and still get your period after 2 weeks?

Your period marks the ending of one cycle. If you get your period, it is likely (but not certain) that you ovulated within the past two weeks. Ovulation is required to get pregnant. If you’re getting your periods regularly, you are most likely ovulating regularly.

When is the best time to ovulate to get pregnant?

That typically happens midway between periods. So if you have a regular 28-day cycle, Day 1 would be the first day of your period, and you would ovulate around Day 14. “You have the highest chance of getting pregnant during the few days before and after that day,” she says. But that’s a general guideline and not a rule.

Can you get pregnant without having a period in 3 months?

Brian Levine, MD, MS, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Can you get pregnant without having a period in months? Yes, it’s possible, but it’s not likely. If you’re not getting your periods, this is a good reason to see your gynecologist.