Can i get pregnant 3 days after my period

You may have heard you can't get pregnant on your period, but that's not true. While it's not the most likely time to conceive, there are factors – such as the timing and the length of your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate – that make it possible to get pregnant on your period.

For most women with regular periods, the chance of getting pregnant is highest the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation.

"The highest likelihood is on the day before ovulation," explains Amanda Adeleye, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago.

"That doesn't mean you can't get pregnant any other time during your cycle, though!"

Here's a rundown of your chances of getting pregnant during your period, and on the days before and after it.

How can you get pregnant on your period?

It's possible to get pregnant during your period when you have a short menstrual cycle, especially when combined with

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