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Can you get pregnant or caught hiv/aids if you have unprotected sex while on my period?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HIV yes pregnancy no: HIV and other STDs can be transmitted at any time, regardless of menstrual cycle. Pregnancy is very unlikely from sex during menstruation.

Answered 12/25/2017

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