How likely is it to get pregnant from precum right after your period?
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant from precum, even right after your period—but the likelihood is generally low. Here’s why and how:
1. What Precum Is
Precum (pre-ejaculate) is a fluid released before full ejaculation.
It can contain sperm, though usually in smaller amounts than ejaculate.
Even a small number of sperm can fertilize an egg.
2. Timing Matters
Right after your period, the chance of pregnancy is lower if you have a typical 28-day cycle because ovulation is still about 10–14 days away.
However:
Sperm can survive up to 5 days in the reproductive tract.
If you have a short cycle or irregular periods, ovulation may come sooner, increasing the risk.
3. Risk Estimate
For someone with a regular 28-day cycle, the chance of pregnancy from precum right after your period is very low but not zero.
For short or irregular cycles, the risk increases because ovulation may happen earlier.
4. Precautions
If you don’t want to get pregnant, always use condoms or another reliable contraception, even if it’s just precum.
Emergency contraception is an option if you think pregnancy may have occurred and it’s within the correct time frame.
If you want, I can make a simple diagram showing the risk of pregnancy from sex on each day of your cycle, including after your period. It makes this super easy to visualize. Do you want me to do that?