Can l get pregnant 2 days after my period?
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant 2 days after your period, though the likelihood depends on your cycle length and ovulation timing. Here’s a careful breakdown:
1. Understanding Your Fertile Window
Your menstrual cycle is counted from Day 1 = first day of your period.
Ovulation usually happens about 14 days before your next period in a 28-day cycle.
Sperm can survive in your reproductive tract for up to 5 days.
2. Early Pregnancy Risk
If you have a short cycle (e.g., 21–24 days), ovulation happens sooner, so having sex just after your period can result in sperm meeting the egg when you ovulate.
If you have a longer cycle (28+ days), the chance is lower, but not zero.
3. Key Points
Even if it’s “right after your period,” sperm survival means pregnancy is possible.
Cycle length and regularity matter a lot. Irregular cycles make it harder to predict fertile days.
Using protection or contraception is the only way to reliably prevent pregnancy if you don’t want it.