You can get pregnant as soon as five days after your period ends. This is because ovulation, when an egg is released and can be fertilized, typically occurs around 14 days before your next period, usually around day 14 of a 28-day cycle. However, sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, so having unprotected sex even shortly after your period could lead to pregnancy, especially if you have a shorter or irregular cycle. The fertile window lasts about six days: the day of ovulation and the five days before it. The likelihood of pregnancy is highest during the last three days before ovulation. In summary:
- You can get pregnant about 5 days after your period, depending on your cycle length.
- Ovulation usually happens around day 14 of a 28-day cycle.
- The fertile window includes ovulation day and the five days prior.
- Pregnancy is possible even on the last day of your period if your cycle is short.
- There's no completely "safe" day without contraception, especially if cycles vary.
For a precise estimate based on your own cycle, using an ovulation calculator or tracking your cycle can help identify your fertile days more accurately.
