HomeAnswersInternal MedicinepregnancyCan I get pregnant if I had sex three days before my period?

My period is due in three days. Is there still a chance I can get pregnant?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At February 4, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 18, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Today I had unprotected sex with my partner. In just three days my period is due. He pulled out and I am sure he did not come inside me. Is there still a chance I can get pregnant? Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Firstly, you need to know the safe period concept during which you can even have unprotected sex and it does not cause pregnancy, but it is for regular 28 days cycle.

A menstrual cycle is calculated from the first day of your period to the first day of the next period (1). Safe period is from day-1 to 7 and day-21 to the rest of the cycle when you can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant.

This period will not be the same for all women as it depends on the length of the menstrual cycle. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days or a little less, but if your cycle is longer than 28 days, the safe period is not reliable. It does not depend on the duration of intercourse, whether ejaculation was done at the time of the act or not.There is less chance of being pregnant but confirm that you have a regular 28-day menstruation.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My cycle is about 27 days. Is there still a chance I can get pregnant? Even if he also pulled out too?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If exactly you had 27 days regular menstrual cycle, then there will be no chance of getting pregnant. Even if you had unprotected sex or even ejaculation was done at the time of intercourse.

For better understanding, ovulation will occur exactly 14 days before menstruation. The fertile period will be exactly during that week of ovulation.

So, you do not need to worry much.

If you had complaints of irregular menstruation then this will not count.

Then better to go for blood investigation to confirm.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So if I get my period in three days does that mean I am for sure not pregnant? Or do I have to wait for the next period?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If you had 27 days regular menstrual cycle, it comes under safe period. You will not get pregnant. There is no chance of pregnancy during those days. If you had an irregular menstrual cycle this will not be applicable. In that case, you can wait for next menstruation.

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

Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod
Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod

Internal Medicine

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Internal Medicine

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy