Fixed in the mind a stereotype that it is impossible to conceive during menstruation modern doctors gynecologists. On the question of whether it is possible to conceive during menstruation, they give a positive response, although they note a relatively low percentage of probability.
The organism of each woman is individual, and the opportunity to become pregnant during menstruation depends on several reasons. There are three groups of women, for whom the chance to get pregnant during menstruation is quite high:
- girls with a very short cycle of menstruation, less than 22 days;
- women with long-term menstruation, more than 8 days or with an irregular cycle;
- young ladies who discover spontaneous ovulation - a rare but eligible phenomenon.
Let's consider in detail each reason at which probability of pregnancy during monthly is great.
Very short menstrual cycle
In order to understand the cause of the risk of pregnancy during menstruation with a short menstrual cycle, you need to know how the conception occurs. In the period of ovulation, which falls on the middle of the cycle, the spermatozoon penetrates into the ovum and fertilization takes place. With a stable menstrual cycle, at least 28 days, on the 14-17 day, ovulation will occur, which means that the possibility of pregnancy during menstruation is excluded.
If the menstrual cycle is only 18 to 22 days, then ovulation is just on the last days of menstruation and sex without protection will lead to pregnancy.
Long and irregular menstruation
The mechanism of conception during menstruation with such violations of the cycle is the same. If the duration of menstruation is more than 7 days, then the probability of coincidence of ovulation and the last days of menstruation is very high. The same applies to women with an irregular menstrual cycle, since in this case to calculate the exact onset of ovulation, even with a difference of 2-4 days is impossible and sex during menstruation can lead to pregnancy.
For all disorders of the cycle, the important point, in which during pregnancy is possible pregnancy, is the characteristics of the ovum and spermatozoa. The fact that sperm, while in the vagina, can maintain the ability to conceive within 5-7 days, and the egg can fully ripen earlier for several days. Thus, even with a regular cycle, miscalculations are possible, and in case of violations, the probability of becoming pregnant during menstruation is too great.
Conception during menstruation with spontaneous ovulation
When spontaneous ovulation in a woman in one cycle, two eggs mature at the same time. The cause of this rare phenomenon can be a hormonal outbreak in the body of a woman, sometimes even a strong orgasm. Equally important is the hereditary factor - usually the mother of such a woman also marks the maturation of two eggs in one period. Here it is almost certain
So, to argue that during menstruation it is not possible to become pregnant, it is not advisable, since such a probability still exists. It must also be said that during the period of menstruation, the uterus is ajar, which contributes to the penetration of various microorganisms, and the risk of catching the infection is very high. Therefore, most gynecologists recommend refraining from sex during this period, especially since conception during menstruation, according to the data considered in the article, is still possible. If the sex life continues with menstruation, the best option to avoid unwanted pregnancy or possible infection is the use of a condom.