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Can Unprotected Sex After Ovulation Date Cause Pregnancy?
Question: So, I'm still freaking out... Can't remember when my last period was. It was either the week of may 5th or may 12th. I always ovulate between days 8 and 10 of my cycle. Well, I had unprotected sex on may 31 and XXXXXXX 4. I took 4 minastrin 24 FE twice 12 hours apart within 120 hours of may 31. How likely is it I could be pregnant when I should have ovulated at least 15 to 20 days ago and used and EC method? My cycles are usually 28 to 30 days. My cervical position is slightly high, firm, and dry.
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The chances of pregnancy are low since you had unprotected sex during the comparatively safe period of your cycle. Taking an emergency contraceptive within 120 hours is associated with a success rate of nearly 50%. Since your next periods are due in next few days it is best to wait for a week and in case your periods are delayed then test your urine for pregnancy. The delay in periods is more likely to be due to the hormonal pills that you have taken.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Pregnancy not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The chances of pregnancy are low since you had unprotected sex during the comparatively safe period of your cycle. Taking an emergency contraceptive within 120 hours is associated with a success rate of nearly 50%. Since your next periods are due in next few days it is best to wait for a week and in case your periods are delayed then test your urine for pregnancy. The delay in periods is more likely to be due to the hormonal pills that you have taken.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for the response. How much should the emergency contraceptive delay my period?
Brief Answer:
Can delay the period by 7-10 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The emergency contraceptive can delay your period by 7-10 days.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Can delay the period by 7-10 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The emergency contraceptive can delay your period by 7-10 days.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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