Just Another Manic Mommy

Was I Ovulating?

Dear Manic Mommy: If you had sex two days after your period ended can you become pregnant or is it just when you ovulate? Please respond as soon as possible.

Manic Mommy: This answer depends on when you ovulate. A woman usually ovulates around the middle of her cycle, and if you have a 28-day cycle, this may mean around the 14th day counting from the day YOU STARTED your period. So, if you started your period on August 2, you may ovulate on August 16, or possibly a couple of days earlier. Of course, ovulation occurs at different times for all women. Check out the American Pregnancy Association's Ovulation Calendar to give you a better idea. If I were to guess though, on the information you've provided, I would hedge my bets on you being safe, especially if you have a short period. But please, use birth control in the future. It's not worth it if you don't want to become pregnant!