- It’s possible to become pregnant any time during the menstrual cycle if you have unprotected sex.
- The chance of getting pregnant right after your period increases with each day after bleeding stops.
- The chance of getting pregnant is greatest during ovulation, which usually occurs about two weeks after the menstrual period, but it is still possible to become pregnant at any point in the menstrual cycle, especially in people who have irregular periods. A menstrual cycle usually lasts 28 to 30 days or more.
- Those who have a shorter cycle, for example, 21 to 24 days, will ovulate earlier in the cycle. Sperm can survive for up to five days in a woman’s reproductive system, and so a person who has a shorter cycle could have sex toward the end of a period and conceive 5 days later due to early ovulation.
How Many Days After Your Menstrual Period Do You Ovulate?
A monthly menstrual cycle is measured from the first day of the menstrual period until the first day of the next period. An average menstrual cycle is between 28-32 days, though some people may have shorter or longer cycles.
- Ovulation usually occurs between Day 11 to Day 21 of the cycle, counting from the first day of the last period. Ovulation usually lasts one day, can happen any time during this window, and it’s not always the same each month. Those who have menstrual cycles on the shorter side tend to be more likely to ovulate closer to Day 11. People who have longer menstrual cycles may ovulate occur closer to Day 21.
- Fertility is greatest in the window when ovulation occurs, and people who are trying to become pregnant use ovulation prediction to determine the optimal time to have intercourse, particularly if they are having difficulty conceiving. Even though ovulation does not usually occur during a menstrual period, sperm can survive up to 5 days in a woman’s body so it is still possible for an egg to be fertilized if intercourse during a menstrual period.
- Many people use ovulation calendars or period tracking apps to help predict when they will ovulate and be most fertile.
- Other methods, including observing cervical fluid, taking daily basal body temperature, and tracking periods can also help identify when you ovulate.
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