Can a girl get pregnant couple after her period?
Yes, it is still possible to get pregnant in the days following a period. While it is generally believed that a woman is most fertile during ovulation (which occurs about 14 days before the start of her next period), sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days. This means that if intercourse occurs shortly before or after a period, there is still a chance that the sperm will fertilize an egg and result in pregnancy.
Additionally, some women may experience "ovulatory bleeding" or "mid-cycle spotting," which is light bleeding that occurs around the time of ovulation. This can sometimes be mistaken for a period, and if intercourse occurs during this time, there is a chance of pregnancy.
To avoid unplanned pregnancies, it is recommended to use birth control or other forms of contraception regardless of where a woman is in her menstrual cycle.
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