Pregnancy After Your Period: Understanding Fertility & Conception

It's possible to get pregnant at any time during your menstrual cycle, including the day after your period ends. This is because sperm can survive inside your body for up to 5 days, so even if you have sex the day after your period ends, there's still a chance that you could get pregnant.

Ovulation, which is the release of an egg from your ovary, usually happens about two weeks before your next period starts. However, ovulation can happen at any time during your cycle, and it's possible to ovulate even if you've just had your period. If you have unprotected sex on the day after your period ends, there's a chance that you could ovulate and become pregnant.

If you're not trying to get pregnant, it's important to use contraception every time you have sex, regardless of where you are in your menstrual cycle. There are a variety of contraception methods available, so you can find one that's right for you.