Can I get pregnant if...

Is it impossible to get pregnant the first time I have sex?

It is a common myth that you can't get pregnant the first time you have sex. This is simply not true. There is always a possibility that you will get pregnant if you have sex - even the very first time. If you are having sex and don't want to get pregnant, you will need to choose a method of contraception that will suit your body and lifestyle. Visit www.clearblue.com if you'd like to find out more about contraceptive options.

If you forget to start the next pack of contraceptive pills after the 7-day break can you get pregnant?

Yes. One of the ways the pill works is to prevent you from ovulating. If you forget to take any of the pills, the effectiveness of the pill as a contraceptive will be reduced. Visit www.clearblue.com if you'd like to find out more about the contraceptive pill.

If you have sex during your period can you get pregnant?

It's unlikely, but not impossible. You are fertile on the days leading up to and around the time of ovulation, and if you have a short cycle length (e.g. 20 days) you could be ovulating around Day 6 of your cycle, so you could be fertile very early in your cycle when you are still bleeding. Click here if you'd like to find out more about your menstrual cycle and ovulation.

Are you more likely to get pregnant on the 14th day of your cycle?

Not necessarily. It depends on your cycle length and when you ovulate. You are at your most fertile the day you ovulate and the day before (generally 12-16 days before your next period starts). But don't forget that sperm can survive for several days, so even if you have sex a few days before you ovulate, you could still get pregnant.

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If you are trying to conceive the Clearblue Ovulation Tests and the Clearblue Fertility Monitor can help you maximize your chances of conceiving by identifying your most fertile days each cycle.