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If I had unprotected sex 3 days before my period, and I got my period.. Is it possible for me to get pregnant?

Hi 

You should be OK. If you got your period, then you usually don’t need to worry about being pregnant. If you are still concerned, you can do a pregnancy test after 2 -3 weeks. 

For more info about contraception, you can check out Options for Sexual Health. Also, condoms are a good option. They are easy to get and they also give STI protection.

If this is a new partner, you might want to consider STI testing in a few weeks.

If you need to find a clinic in BC, check out our clinic finder. You can use the drop down menu:”choose a service” to find out where you can get birth control and STI screening.

I hope that answers your question. If not, please ask us another question.

Health Nurse