Yes, it is possible for a girl to get pregnant if she has unprotected sexual intercourse during per period (i.e. when she is still breeding). It depends on the length of her cycle, how many days her period lasts and when she has sexual intercourse because the sperm can survive up to 3-4 days in a woman’s body.
For a girl with a short menstrual cycle like that of 21 days, ovulation (release of the egg) may occur when she is still in her period especially if she stays long like 7 days in her periods. Therefore it is possible for the girl to get pregnant so long as there are sperm when ovulation occurs even if she is still in her periods.
A woman can become pregnant from having sexual intercourse during menstruation. In fact, recent research conducted by the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that women have the potential to become pregnant at virtually any time during their cycle. While the chance of pregnancy is greater on certain days of a woman’s cycle, it is never completely absent.
While the rhythm method may be appropriate for couples trying to become pregnant, it often fails when used to avoid pregnancy. Dr. Allen J. Wilcox of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences even goes so far as to say that the rhythm method does not offer a significant advantage to couples trying to conceive. According to Dr. Wilcox, couples who simply have unprotected sex on a regular basis have as much of a chance of conceiving as those who wait for fertile windows.
A woman’s cycle begins on the first day of menstruation, which is counted as day one. Traditionally, days 10 to 17 are said to be a woman’s most fertile period. However, this is based on the idea of a very regular cycle, lasting 28 days, with ovulation occurring on day 14. In reality, few women are this regular; only 30% of women fit this model. In addition, even women with regular cycles do not always ovulate at the same time each cycle.
A woman’s fertile period lasts for about a week each month. Sperm can survive in the cervix for up to a week, and the egg is viable for 24 to 48 hours after ovulation. The problem is that ovulation is highly unpredictable. Teenagers as well as women nearing menopause – two groups that are less likely to desire pregnancy – have the most irregular menstruation cycles. Thyroid disease also contributes to irregular cycles.
In the 2005 NIH study, Wilcox and his colleagues studied the menstruation cycles of 213 women, most between the ages of 25 and 35, when a woman’s cycles are most likely to be regular. They found that a woman’s fertile period can extend to the day when menstruation is predicted to begin. In addition, they found that a woman can become fertile as early as day 4 of her cycle, and that 17% are fertile by day 7. Therefore, menstruation is no guarantee that a woman will not become pregnant when engaging in sexual intercourse.
So I am requesting you to abstain till you finish your studies.Remember also that you have a lot of time ahead of you to enjoy life.
Bbuka Tonny
Allow me to give you this information also that is always associated with menstuation as myths which has ended up many young people into problems simp-ly because they are not informed.This is in addition to the answer given above.
We’ve all heard myths about menstruation. Sometimes we know the myths are just that – myths. Then there are times when we’re not sure, and times when we just believe the myth. How many of these myths have you believed?
You can’t go swimming during your period. Perhaps this myth started in the days before internal devices such as tampons were popular. Or it could have been a fear of cramps while swimming or that menstrual blood could contaminate the swimming pool. Regardless of what started this myth, there is no reason that you cannot safely swim during menstruation.
It’s unhealthy to have sex during your period. While some women feel may feel uncomfortable about having sexual intercourse during menstruation, it’s perfectly OK, and may even help relieve menstrual cramps. In fact, although not scientifically proven, researchers have associated sex during menstruation with decreased endometriosis, as well as with several other health benefits including a long life; absence of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer; healthy immunity; regulating the menstrual cycle; pain management; and improved quality of life. While the health benefits of sexual intercourse need more study, there is no health reason not to have sex during menstruation, so, go ahead, and have sex during your period if you want to!
Don’t wash your hair when you’re menstruating. There is absolutely no reason not to wash your hair, or take a bath or shower during menstruation. In fact, a nice warm bath can do a lot to relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual tension. You might want to avoid cold water during your period since it could, theoretically, cause uterine contractions that could increase menstrual cramps.
Girls shouldn’t use tampons during their first periods. Another complete falsehood. There is no reason not to use tampons during your first period. Just make sure you read the instructions and insert the tampon correctly. A properly inserted tampon doesn’t pinch or cause any type of discomfort. In fact, you won’t feel anything if your tampon is inserted correctly.
You won’t get pregnant if you have sex during menstruation. Don’t count on it! Unless you’re using The Pill, an internal device, or another hormonal type of contraception, there are no safe days. Unless you are in a long-term, monogamous relationship, you should always use condoms during sex, even if you take The Pill or use another form of contraception. Contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or STDs.
You shouldn’t exercise or do strenuous activities during your period. Menstruation is a normal function. Your period is not a disability, you can do anything during your period that you can do when you’re not menstruating. Once treated as a time when women were “sick,” menstruating women rested, stayed home, and didn’t socialize.
Thank you and God bless
Bbuka Anthony