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Is Pregnancy Possible By Having Unprotected Sex After Menstruation?
Question: Will I get pregnant if I had sex on the last day of my periods ?? It got over by noon n there were still few drops of bleeding .how to avoid pregnancy and suggest me a tablet to avoid immediately...and how can I find if I am pregnant or not ?? And what should I do if I am pregnant and to avoid it
Brief Answer:
You will not get pregnant if you have sex on the last day of your periods.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
No, you will not get pregnant if you have sex on the last day of your periods.
If your periods are regular, and occur every 28 days (Most women have periods every 28 days), then the chances getting pregnant increase from day 10 after your periods and the maximum chances of pregnancy (37%) are on day 13-15 of your cycles.
This is because the ovaries release eggs on day 14 usually.
So the safe period (for having sexual intercourse without getting pregnant) is 4 days before and 3 days after this ovulation day, that is 14th day of your cycle.
You can use oral contraceptive pills (combined pills) to protect yourself from pregnancy.
If you want the periods to occur regularly while also protecting yourself from unwanted pregnancy, combined pills are best along with use of condom.
Using male condom is preferable because it will also give you protection from sexually transmitted diseases.
If you become pregnant, you should consult your local gynecologist confirm the pregnancy and take appropriate steps as advised by the gynecologist.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards
You will not get pregnant if you have sex on the last day of your periods.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
No, you will not get pregnant if you have sex on the last day of your periods.
If your periods are regular, and occur every 28 days (Most women have periods every 28 days), then the chances getting pregnant increase from day 10 after your periods and the maximum chances of pregnancy (37%) are on day 13-15 of your cycles.
This is because the ovaries release eggs on day 14 usually.
So the safe period (for having sexual intercourse without getting pregnant) is 4 days before and 3 days after this ovulation day, that is 14th day of your cycle.
You can use oral contraceptive pills (combined pills) to protect yourself from pregnancy.
If you want the periods to occur regularly while also protecting yourself from unwanted pregnancy, combined pills are best along with use of condom.
Using male condom is preferable because it will also give you protection from sexually transmitted diseases.
If you become pregnant, you should consult your local gynecologist confirm the pregnancy and take appropriate steps as advised by the gynecologist.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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