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Is it harder to get pregnant if I have irregular periods?
Irregular menstrual cycles don’t always affect fertility. In fact, plenty of women with irregular menstrual cycles get pregnant and go on to have normal pregnancies. So if you’re wondering whether irregular periods mean infertility, the answer is no, but this may make it harder for you to get pregnant.
How do you know when your fertile if you have irregular periods?
No matter the length of her period, every woman ovulates about 14 days before her next period. So, if you have a 28-day cycle, you’ll ovulate on day 14, and if you have a 32-day cycle, you’ll ovulate on day 18.
What happens if a woman has irregular periods?
A girl with irregular periods usually still ovulates, just not on a regular, predictable schedule. All girls, especially girls with irregular periods, can ovulate at different points from cycle to cycle. That makes it impossible for a girl to know when she is most fertile.
Is having a period every 3 months normal?
Everyone’s period experience is slightly different, so you shouldn’t compare yourself to your friends. If you got your first period less than three years ago, irregularity is normal. If it’s been over three years, you should see a doctor. It could be a sign you have a condition like PCOS.
How to track ovulation with irregular periods?
Basal body temperature charting. The most common method for detecting ovulation works for all women.
Can you be pregnant and still have a period?
No. You can’t have your menstrual period while you’re pregnant. Some women do have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Some even report intermittent bleeding that seems like a regular period to them. But vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is not the same thing as menstruation.
Can You ovulate right after period?
If you have a short cycle or long periods, you could ovulate right after your period ends. And because sperm can survive in your reproductive tract for up to five days, if you have sex during your period, it’s possible that live sperm will be there when you ovulate, ready to fertilize the egg. Can you get pregnant right after your period? Yes.