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If I stopped taking contraceptive pills 10 days after sex, could I still be pregnant?

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Published At April 24, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I might be a hypochondriac, and I do have quite severe OCD. What I wanted to ask was if I had sex while still being on a strong pill and then around a week and a half later I stopped taking it (my doctor said it is active for quite some time after quitting it) could I still be pregnant? Even if eight pregnancy tests were done in a span of three months said it is negative and I had my period as regular? I am 21 years old, always had digestive problems, and a bloated belly, which is why probably I am being driven crazy but still want a professional opinion.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

At the time of sex, you were on the pill so the chance of pregnancy is nil. Because sperms usually do not survive in your womb for more than three to four days after sex, and during that time you were on the pill. Moreover, eight pregnancy tests done in a span of three months were negative and you had the period as regular. So relax you are not pregnant. For digestive problems, you can do ultrasound test of the abdomen. Also, I can suggest chewing cardamom as a whole to reduce bloating.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Purushottam Sah
Dr. Purushottam Sah

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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