Can a woman get pregnant during her menstrual cycle?
On One Hand: Pregnancy is PossiblePregnancy can happen as a result of sexual intercourse during a woman’s menstrual cycle.There are too many variables that take place to rule the possibility of pregnancy out. According to Dr. Marjorie Greenfield an expert in pregnancy and birth, sperm can live in the body up to five days after sexual intercourse during which time a woman can once again ovulate and pregnancy can occur.On the Other: Least Likely Time to Become PregnantThere is a short window of time that an egg cannot become fertilized and is not viable. But that exact time is nearly impossible to predict even if you have regular menstrual cycles. Generally the first day of your period would be the least likely time to become pregnant, but it cannot be used as a foolproof means of birth control.Bottom LineYes, a woman can become pregnant during the menstrual cycle. The standard 28-day menstrual cycle is only experienced by 30 percent of women, according to a study by the National Institu
