Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished?
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant right after your period has finished. That being said, for the average woman the likelihood of conceiving right after bleeding finishes is significantly lower than it is closer to ovulation. For an average cycle (28-30 days) the fertility window is usually between Day 11 and Day 21. If a woman’s period lasts 5-7 days and she has intercourse/sexual activity or undergoes artificial insemination or IVF soon after, she may conceive since sperm can live inside a woman’s body up to 5 days.
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