can you still get pregnant on the 7 day break?
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When you're on the pill, it's okay to have sex anytime, even during your period week — the week when you don't take the pill or take placebo pills instead. As long as you've been taking your pill every day and starting your pill packs on time, you're protected from pregnancy even during that off week.
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Once the egg has gone (usually within a day of ovulation) you cannot get pregnant until after your next menstrual cycle has started.
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In fact, pregnancy can only occur during a short window each month. The window opens only for the 6 days before ovulation and closes the day after ovulation. Without having sex then, your chances of becoming pregnant are zero.
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Remember, you can get pregnant right after your period, even if you're not yet ovulating. That's because sperm can live up to five days if it's trapped in fertile cervical mucus.
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You're most likely to get pregnant if you have sex within a day or so of ovulation (releasing an egg from the ovary). This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period, if your cycle is around 28 days long.
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Having unprotected sex at any time is risky and can result in pregnancy. Sometimes ovulation — the time when a girl is most likely to become pregnant — can happen within a few days of when your period ends. Also, sperm can fertilize an egg for 72 hours (3 days) after ejaculation.
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The best time to get pregnant You are most likely to conceive if you have sex within a day or so of ovulation. This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period. An egg lives for about 12-24 hours after it is released.
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Can You Get Pregnant Right After Your Period? You are moving into your fertility window, so yes, you can get pregnant right after your period. On a typical cycle that occurs every 28 to 30 days, the fertility window is usually between Day 11 and Day 21. Remember, sperm can live up to 5 days.
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The best time to get pregnant You're most likely to get pregnant if you have sex within a day or so of ovulation (releasing an egg from the ovary). This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period, if your cycle is around 28 days long.
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If you miss the beginning of your next pack, sex during your placebo week could lead to pregnancy, since that sperm can hang out for up to 6 days in your body.
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It's possible to get pregnant at any time of the month. Once the egg has gone (usually within a day of ovulation) you cannot get pregnant until after your next menstrual cycle has started.
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Facts about timing Pregnancy is technically only possible if you have sex during the five days before ovulation or on the day of ovulation. But the most fertile days are the three days leading up to and including ovulation. Having sex during this time gives you the best chance of getting pregnant.
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If you have sex during this window, it's somewhat likely you could get pregnant. The reason for this is that sperm can survive 3-5 days after sexual intercourse. This means that even though you're not technically ovulating when you have sex, you could still get pregnant if an egg is released within 3-5 days.
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Although ovulation is a one-day occurrence each month, don't think you can only get pregnant one day out of the month. Conception can occur within a six-day window, the five days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation. This is because sperm can live in the female body for up to five days.
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You are at your most fertile the day you ovulate and the day before. However, because sperm can survive for up to five days, having sex on the days leading up to ovulation can increase your chances of getting pregnant.
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As such, pregnancy is possible. Remember that on a 28- to 30-day cycle, the fertility window is usually between Days 11 and 21. If your period lasted for five to seven days, you are already well within shooting distance of that window. At the same time, some women may ovulate before Day 11.
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If you had sex on Monday, and you ovulate on Thursday, conception can still occur days after you had sexual intercourse. While you're more likely to get pregnant if you have sex two to three days before ovulation, you can get pregnant from sex that occurs up to six days before an egg is released from the ovary.