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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse After Assumed Ovulation Dates?

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015

Question: Hi, I had unprotected sex last Tuesday (although he didn't ejaculate inside me we think )& realized I was ovulating at the time. Since the weekend I have suffered severe mood swings,very sore swollen breasts,hot flushes, waking sweating,nausea Tuesday,Wednesday,lower back pain Monday,Tuesday with mild cramps... I do not usually suffer with these P.M.S symptoms ...Do you think I could be pregnant am I better to wait till Wednesday when I am due to see or take a early pregnancy test...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
there is chance of pregnancy and you can take urine pregnancy test which should be now reliable enough to confirm or rule out pregnancy. These wđsymptoms are nonspecific and can indicate both pregnancy or PMS. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (8 minutes later)

Is it not to early? To detect? As I have 6 more days till my period.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need to wait period

Detailed Answer:
Beta HCG can be found by most urine tests 8 days after possible intercourse so it is up to you if you re gonna wait period or get tested. Regards

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