Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse Immediately After Menstruation?

Posted on Fri, 28 Oct 2016

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Question : Are there any chances of pregnancy having sex on first 3 days after period and before 5 days of periods? In short any specific days before and after periods where there are no chances of pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no absolutely safe period in the cycle.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
There is no absolutely safe period of the cycle. The first 7-8 days o the cycle including the bleeding days and the last 10 days of the cycle are considered comparatively safe and the chances of conception during this period is less than 10%. But this is valid only if you have a regular 28 day ovulatory cycles.
It is best to use a more sure method of contraception like condoms or oral pills.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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