Is it possible to be pregnant even after having a period?

Sometimes, patients ask if it's possible to be pregnant even after having a period.

 

It can be considered that there is no possibility of pregnancy after menstruation, but

It's not entirely impossible!

 

And it is necessary to distinguish whether it is menstruation or implantation bleeding.

 

 

When pregnancy occurs, the fertilized egg implants into the uterine lining.

There may be slight bleeding.

The bleeding that occurs at this time is called implantation bleeding.

 

 

The timing when implantation bleeding appears is around the expected period of menstruation.

The amount of bleeding at the start of menstruation is very small.

There's no need to worry because it typically stops within 1-3 days.

 

If you had your period, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant!

However, please do not assume it is 100% and consider getting tested.