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If you have regular periods, pregnancy is unlikely when intercourse occurs just before, during, or just after the menstrual period.

Sometimes menstrual periods do seem like they are stopping and then starting up again. Some women find that their periods stop overnight and then start again in the morning. This is most likely because blood and tissue once again builds up while your body is in a relaxed state.  During the last few days of a period, some women will notice spotting and the period may stop and start. This is the period ending and is generally considered to be quite normal. Stress can also cause irregular bleeding.

Although pregnancy is extremely unlikely, it is not impossible. If you skip your next period, take a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side. In the meantime, either use condoms or start a regular method of birth control so you won’t have to worry so much when an accident occurs again.