Sex while on period?

Question

I had sex on the first day of my period without protection, can i still get pregnant?

Answer 1

Probably not, but you could have gotten an STD if your partner had one, or given one to him if you had one. It's wisest to always use a condom.

Answer 2

Can you get pregnant during your period?
The debate on whether or not a woman can get pregnant during her period has been going on for decades now. Just like every woman is different, so are her hormonal balances and hence her menstrual cycle. Though there are generalities on which some ground basics of menstruation and pregnancy can be formed, but eventually it all boils down to individual physiology. So, yes, you can get pregnant during your periods.

There is a definite chance that any woman can get pregnant during her periods. Though the chances of pregnancy during periods are usually low during periods, they exist for all women. During periods, the chances of pregnancy are comparatively lower at the onset of a woman's period and increase just after her periods. The truth is that there is no predictable time during the month when the risk of pregnancy can be said to be absent. Lets understand how and when this can happen.


Ovulation and the menstrual cycle
During each menstrual cycle, a woman's ovaries release an egg, or ovum. This process is called ovulation. Generally, this takes place on an average of about 14 days before the start of a woman's monthly period. Even for women with regular periods, this timing or duration can vary from month to month. Sometimes, there may not be any ovulation at all but the woman may still have her bleeding. After ovulation the egg moves toward the uterus through the fallopian tubes. If there is a sperm available, with all the right conditions, here is where the process of fertilization may take place. An unfertilized egg may live for about 24 hours and if does not get fertilized during this duration, it will be shed during the next menstrual period, along with the uterine lining.
Due to the increasing stress levels, it is very common for women who are ovulating to experience some vaginal bleeding that can be unfortunately mistaken for a period. Other factors that may contribute to this are malnutrition or trauma to the cervix. In some women, ovulation can actually occur before the menstrual bleeding has stopped. In others it may occur within a few days after her period has finished. In both of these cases, having sex before the period or just after it has finished, can result in pregnancy.

Besides misleading vaginal bleeding, the ability of sperms to survive inside a woman's body is also another reason why it is possible for a woman to get pregnant during her periods. Sperms can survive for an average of two or three days, inside a woman's body under normal conditions. If they receive ideal circumstances, however, they may remain viable for up to five days. So if sperm are deposited early, such as during a woman's period, they can hang around a few days, waiting until conditions are right for conception. A woman is most likely to become pregnant if sexual intercourse occurs just before or just after ovulation.

If you have had unprotected sex during your periods, the best idea is to take a home pregnancy test. These tests are easily available on the Internet and are very simple to use too. Within a few minutes you can know whether or not you are pregnant. If the home pregnancy test results show a negative, there is still a chance that you may be pregnant if you feel all the symptoms. In such a case a blood pregnancy testwould be the best solution. Do look up are article on blood pregnancy tests to give you a clearer picture of these.

Answer 3

ok the answer is yes you still run the risk of getting pregnant when you have sex during your period. most ppl think that once a woman is on her period that they are safe from getting pregnat aand they use that as their form of birth control... well i am living proof that you can get pregnant while on period, because its the way that i was concieved. but anyway while i was in Ed for Parenting while i was in high school my teacher had a nurse from the womens clinic talk to us and tell us information and answer questions... plus then we walked across the street to the hospital and went to tour the OB section and the head supervisor nurse who was showing us around told us pretty much the same thing. So i think that i am correct in telling you that you can indeed get pregnant even though you still had your period.
i highly doubt that two medical professionals could be wrong...
anyway good luck with everything and hope that you dont have to deal with an unplanned pregnancy.

Answer 4

This is one of those questions that is difficult to answer for all.
Generally the answer would be no. But depending on the length of your cycle you could indeed become pregnant having has unprotedcetd sex. This is due to the actual life of the sperm exceeding 72 hrs. Remenber one egg is leaving the other is on its way down from the fimbria and enetering the fallopian tube.
It has been known that sex like you had can give rise to a tubal pregnancy which is a serious situation.

I wish to point out again this is not the situation for everybody, but it can happen.

Answer 5

No you can't.However it is wise to avoid having sex on your period especially without protection.It is not only the pregnancy the only thing that you want to avoid.My recommendation is to always use protection.Your health is something that you need to protect and cherish.

Answer 6

Although the chance of getting pregnant while having your period is much much lower than getting pregnant when you don't have your period it's still a posibility.

Answer 7

Yes actually you can. Most people think you can't. Sex without any protection is never a good idea

Answer 8

When you are on your period you are losing your egg and getting a new one, but you can still get pregnant.

Answer 9

yes u can !!!thats how i got mine!!!!ps having sex on your peroid is not healthy all the bad blood thats trying to come out is getting pushed back in === can cuse probs later in life

Answer 10

Yes you can become pregnant at anytime however its highly unlikely you are