Sex during period. info needed

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Registered: 09-20-2004
Sex during period. info needed
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Mon, 09-27-2004 - 1:08pm
My boyfriend and I always use condoms during sex. REcently, I read in a column that there is a very low risk of pregnancy if you have sex during your actual period. My first question, is this true? I know that there is always a risk of pregancy without protection, but it almost sounds like common sense that you cannot get preggo while on your period. I have seen in different medical columns that you can, and that you absolutely cannot. my second question, I have also heard that the risk of pregancny is almost just as low 2-4 days after your period ends. My man and i recently had unprotected sex during my period, then 2 days after it ended. (i was still spotting some, but it was generally over)Is it possible to ovulate RIGHT AFTER your period ends. i noticed a stretchy mucus whenever i urinated for the couple days after our last encounter. there was no mucus present any other time except at urination. i used to have an irregular cycle, but for the past 10 months have been on a 30 day cycle, almost like clockwork, give or take a day or two. So, to sum it all up, was I ovulating? Am i at a high risk of being pregnant? should i take a test? any input would be soooo helpful.

Thanks :)
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Registered: 07-21-2003
Mon, 09-27-2004 - 3:34pm
You really need to read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. You'll love it! Summing up the rule (which you shouldn't do, you should read the whole thing and internalize it), if you have a history of regular periods that don't come early, aren't pre-menopausal, and are sure you ovulated the month before by charting a temp rise, the first five days of your cycle (period or not) are considered safe days. (Of course if you don't have your period all 5 days it would be smart to check cm and make sure there isn't any.) If you have a history of earlier periods, the first three days are considered safe.

It IS possible to ovulate right after your period, but its extremely rare (given the above parameters) before day 10. So the five day rule takes into account that sperm can live 5 days. After the 5 day rule, any cm is considered fertile and sex should be protected or avoided until after ovulation.

It isn't unusual for most cm to come out while urinating. But you also have to be sure it wasn't semen. Stretchy mucus is considered very fertile.

I hope that helps and I hope you get the results you want! Read the book!! :)
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Registered: 09-20-2004
Mon, 09-27-2004 - 4:39pm
Thanks. I am definitely going to check out that book. I would much rather use my knowledge of my body to determine when it's safe, i'm not down with the pill, makes me sick. I wish norplant was still around, I would be all over that! Any ideas on how to get Depo covered by insurance? Mine won't cover it, and I can't afford it. I thought about goint to PP, but I went for EC and left feeling like a whore. The clinic i went to made me feel like such dirt. They actually told me I was lying when I said that the condom broke. They said to me "ya know, this isn't a regular form of birth control. You cant just be stupid, then come here and get this all the time." Wish I coulda done sonmething. Anywhooo, thanks for the advice :o)
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 09-27-2004 - 5:00pm
it all depends on ovulation....it's possible to become pregnant while on your period....
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Registered: 12-22-2004
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 11:14am
I am in your same boat. My man and I both decided to have sex the day my period ended. I used a condom with him but it broke and he came in me. The next day was my new pack start but im still nervous i may have concieved that day. i was wondering if you got any answers on wether you can get pregnant that week your off the pill, or when your period ends. Thanks Danielle
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Registered: 07-12-2004
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 12:14pm
yes, you can get preg. on your period. i have a 7 yr old daughter to prove it. her father and i had sex when i was on my period, and the following month when i didn't get my period, bam there it was i was pregoo! i will never ever have sex on my period again! lol!
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Registered: 09-14-2004
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 12:44pm

>>i was wondering if you got any answers on wether you can get pregnant that week your off the pill, or when your period ends.<<

If you are on the pill and you have taken your pills correctly throughout the month, you are protected during your 7 hormone-free days, no matter when your period begins or ends during that time.

Lena

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Registered: 04-22-2003
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 1:51pm
I was also one of those who can get prego during/soon after my period. My son is the result, 2 yrs ago we had IC on the day after my period ended and presto!
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Registered: 10-08-2003
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 4:32pm

Yet another one who got preggers on her period-- My son is now 4 yrs old and was concieved a day before my period ended--

There is NEVER a safe time if you dont want to get preggers

Amity
DS 9.12.00
DD 4.12.04

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 8:50pm
though chances are low it's still possible to get pregnant if you have sex during your period....