大姨妈在的时候能不能怀孕
It's a question we've all probably asked ourselves, and one we thought there was a definite answer to: can you get pregnant on your period? Well, the answer is yes - but it's very unlikely, so hear us out. First, it's important to understand how the monthly cycle works. Menstruation is in essence the shedding of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. On the first day of your period, hormone levels drop and menstrual blood flows from the uterus through the small opening in the cervix, shedding the tissue lining. Around day 14 of the monthly menstrual cycle, hormones cause a mature follicle in the ovaries to burst, then release an egg from the ovary (ovulation). The egg travels down the Fallopian tube toward the uterus - a sperm can unite with an egg here, fertilising it. However, if the egg is not fertilised, the egg breaks apart and is shed during the period, which occurs back around day one of the cycle. So can you get pregnant during your period? The odds of getting pregnant during your period are extremely low, but it can (and has) happened. During your period, the part of the menstrual cycle when the egg is released and therefore has the potential to unite with a sperm (aka ovulation) is still several days away. But there are exceptions. According to the American Pregnancy Association, "If you happen to be one of the individuals who has a shorter cycle, there is a chance you could get pregnant while having sex during your period." This means that the time between your period and your ovulation is closer together. Sperm can live inside of you for up to five days after it is released, so if you have sex toward the end of your period, it would hypothetically be possible to conceive four or five days later with your early ovulation. "The probabilities of getting pregnant while on your period are low, but the possibilities are there," says the APA. What about right before or right after your period? As mentioned above, the time after your period is when preovulation and ovulation begins and hormones increase. This means you are most fertile between day 11 and day 21 (approximately) of your menstrual cycle, says the American Pregnancy Association. |