Can a Girl Get Pregnant Right After Her Period Ends?
Can a girl get pregnant when she's just gotten over her period? –
Katherine*
Yes! Having unprotected sex at any time is risky and can result in pregnancy.
Sometimes
— the time when a girl is most likely to become pregnant — can happen
within a few days of when your period ends. Also, sperm can fertilize an egg
for 72 hours (3 days) after ejaculation.
Having unprotected sex at any time is very risky — a girl can even get pregnant
if she has sex during
her period. Along with the chance of becoming pregnant, there is also the
risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as chlamydia, genital warts,
or HIV.
The only surefire way to prevent pregnancy and STDs is abstinence. If you do have
sex, use a condom every time to protect against unplanned pregnancy and STDs. And
talk to your doctor about additional forms of contraception.
