Can I Get Pregnant By Having Unprotected Sex On First Day Of Period?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: I had sex on the 1st day of my period. ..will taking unwanted 72 be effective to prevent pregnancy even during periods. ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no risk of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your anxiety.
There is no need to take unwanted 72 as there is no risk of pregnancy during periods because of lack of ovulation.
Just relax and from next cycle use a regular method of contraception.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

But it is the risk time for pregnancy. ...sorry to ask again but are u sure I will not get pregnant. ..though for precautions I am taking unwanted 72..please reply soon

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
No, there is no risk of pregnancy at all during period time, as there is no ovulation to fertilize and also you have already taken unwanted 72.

Nothing to worry.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari