risks of pregnancy risk & Myths?

[MaryEllen770]

Hi...I decided this was the place I would get more accurate information than surfing the Net.

I had sex and we used a condom. Well, it broke ...(ugh)  I was on the 4th day of my menstrual cycle.  I have regular cycles...28-30 days in length and I am 44.

Then, I 'heard' that you can get pregnant on your period...that FREAKED me out.

Can someone help explain this to me or what risk factor I am really in?

Thank You for help.

[Heather5]

I agree...it is possible, but very unlikely.

[TreeFrog7]

Hi!

Technically, since women's cycles can be erratic, you CAN get pregnant from intercourse during your period. Even if you have not ovulated yet, sperm can live for a few days, so if you ovulated on, say, day 7 or 8 there's still a slight chance of pregnancy occurring.

But that doesn't mean it's anywhere near likely. If your cycles are regular and 28-30 days, you probably ovulate around day 14/15.

So, although technically it's possible, you are very unlikely to become pregnant from intercourse on day 4.

Try not to worry - and maybe switch condom brands.!

Best wishes,
~Wendy