Is Pregnancy Possible Before Even Period Starts?

Posted on Mon, 23 Sep 2013

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Mon, 23 Sep 2013 Answered on

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Question : Is pregnancy possible before first ever period or is this impossible. ??

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pregnanancy not possible before menarche

Detailed Answer:
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Pregnancy isn't possible until a woman attains menarche . Menarche is the start of the menstrual cycle in a woman. Unless regular monthly periods begin the body doesn't have the appropriate hormones to support pregnancy . But once the 1st period starts, certain hormones are present in the body that may cause conception . Regular contraception is advised in any woman who is sexually active.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (32 minutes later)

When would one start menarche ? Age wise on average ?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
differs from person to person

Detailed Answer:

Averagely the age of menarche is 13 yrs . But it may differ from person to person . There is a range of menarche at 11 - 15 yrs that is widely accepted worldwide .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj