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Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?

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Chantel Cross

Chantel Cross, M.D.

When you’re ready to start a family

Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished?

Yes, although it's not very likely. If you have sex without using contraception, you can conceive (get pregnant) at any time during your menstrual cycle, even during or just after your period.

You can also get pregnant if you have never had

According to Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, infertility is seen to affect about 10 -14% of the Indian population.

were trying to conceive for some time now and wondered what could be the possible reason for not getting pregnant when everything is normal.

After months of negative pregnancy results, the couple was

Can precum cause pregnancy? How likely is this, and what factors affect it?

Pregnancy from precum
Pull-out method
Whether to take Plan B
Summary

During sex without a condom or another barrier method, liquid from the penis can enter

These Are Your Real Chances of Getting Pregnant From Precum
Does precum actually contain sperm? Is it going to get you pregnant? Here's the truth,
Before ejaculation occurs, the male reproductive system releases "precum," which is a type of lubrication produced specifically for sex. Pre-cum alone technically does not contain sperm,

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Pull-out method
Whether to take Plan B
Summary

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What is pre-ejaculatory fluid (also known as pre-cum), and can it cause pregnancy?

Not planning a pregnancy or worried about HIV and STIs? Then you should learn about pre-ejaculatory fluid.
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There’s a good chance that you’re reading this because you are unsure of what pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-cum) fluid

Can you get pregnant from pre-ejaculation fluid?
Answer From Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D.

Yes. Pre-ejaculation fluid may contain sperm, which means pregnancy can occur even when full ejaculation doesn't occur within the vagina.

Withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is one of the oldest methods of birth control. It's free,