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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Withdrawal Method?

Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017

Question: Hi i had sex today and my bf used the pull out method . My last periods was on 15th XXXXXXX 2017. Can i be pregnant ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely if you have a regular periods

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
If you have a regular periods then possibility of pregnancy is unlikely. You need to provide details about your regular menstrual cycle length.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Its between 28 to 32 days .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Since you had intercourse on day 25-26 of the cycle, chances of pregnancy are almost nil.
This is so because it is considered as safe period for sexual intercourse.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

I have still had ipill after 14 hrs of sex . So will it be safeguarding against pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, i pill taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse prevents the pregnancy in 95-98% cases.
So, it will safeguard against pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

Had sex on 10 XXXXXXX that is my 26 day of cycle . Had ipill the next day morning . I normally have a cycle of 30-32 days so will my periods be delayed or is there any chance of pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Periods can be delayed

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The periods can be delayed by 2-3 weeks after taking the i pill.
Chance of pregnancy are almost nil.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng