Can One Get Pregnant during a Period?
The simple answer to this is yes. If a woman has a short cycle — typically 21 days from first day to first day — then she is actually ovulating on day seven of her cycle (the seventh day from the first day of her period). Because some periods last that long, it is possible that a menses may be just ending when she is ovulating. Also, some bleeding may not be necessarily a real period. Occasionally, ovulation can cause some spotting, which can be mistaken for a period. A woman may think she is safe just at the most unsafe time. Bleeding may represent implantation of a fertilized ovum, too. It is best to see a health care provider to get all of this straightened out. Dates, ovulation and pregnancy are best handled with you, your wife and your provider sitting together with a calendar between you. Thanks for writing and I hope this helps.
