Yes, their first period is a sign that their body is changing, and that it’s now possible for them to get pregnant. For a pregnancy to happen, a sperm cell needs to fertilize an egg in the fallopian tube (for example, during penis-in-vagina sex). If the egg is not fertilized during the ovulation stage, then the uterus lining sheds and flows out of the vagina as a period. Remind your young person that just because they are physically able to get pregnant, doesn’t mean they’re ready to have a baby. If they want to talk about this more, have them reach out to their parent, caregiver, or another trusted adult for more information.
Once my preteen or teen gets their period, can they get pregnant?
