familyfirst answered Sunday January 6 2008, 10:32 am: You could be. Your period is the body's way of cleansing itself of one egg in preparation of the next. Once you are off your period, you can realistically get pregnant at any time. The "average" woman is most fertile 14 days after the day her period begins... but this is just a blanket average for all women.
The reality is, you can be fertile 10 days after or 20 days after. Sperm can actually live in your body for a week. Therefore, even if you have sex on... hypothetically speaking, the fifth day after you begin your period, if you should happen to ovulate on the 12th day, you could get pregnant.
The best thing to do is to get medical advice ASAP. Find out if your doctor can take a blood test to find out immediately. Most home pregnancy tests are designed to work after you have already missed your next period (or some can work a few days earlier than others... but not generally just days after you just HAD a period)If you are not wanting to be pregnant you should probably consult a doctor about the morning after pill or other options. [ familyfirst's advice column | Ask familyfirst A Question ]
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