How many days after my period can l get pregnant?

You can get pregnant at any point in your cycle, but the chances are much higher on certain days.

Here’s how it works:

  • The average menstrual cycle is about 28 days, but it can range from 21–35 days.

  • Ovulation (when the ovary releases an egg) usually happens about 12–14 days before your next period.

  • You’re most fertile in the 5 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself (this is called the fertile window).

  • Since sperm can live inside the female body for up to 5 days, having sex in the days after your period can still lead to pregnancy if you ovulate early.

Example (28-day cycle):

  • Period: Day 1–5

  • Fertile window: Around Day 9–14

  • Highest chance of pregnancy: Day 12–14 (ovulation)

👉 If your cycle is shorter, you could ovulate sooner, meaning you could get pregnant just a few days after your period ends.

⚠️ Because cycles vary from woman to woman, it’s not safe to rely on “days after period” alone as birth control.

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