Can you get pregnant from intercourse a few days before your period starts?
Disease description:
I’ve heard that having intercourse in the “seven days before and eight days after” menstruation is unlikely to result in pregnancy. My husband generally dislikes using condoms. My period is due very soon—would I get pregnant if we have unprotected intercourse at this time?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Xiaohui
Hello,
Firstly, for a woman to increase her chances of becoming pregnant, intercourse should occur during her ovulation period—specifically, approximately one week after the onset of menstruation and up to 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. Having unprotected intercourse during this ovulation window carries a high likelihood of pregnancy; however, this probability is not 100% and may be influenced by the woman’s overall health status.
We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
