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Are there chances of getting pregnant even after taking protective measures during sex?

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Dr. Ashok Kumar

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Published At February 12, 2021
Reviewed AtFebruary 12, 2021

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had condom sex a week before, and then I had my period 12 days late. Are there any chances of me getting pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concerns.

The chances of getting pregnant with the use of protection (condom) are less than 1 %, and chances become negligible when you get your period on the due date.

We need to understand that on the day of you having sex, you were in your fertile period (time around ovulation), and the chances of getting pregnant were high. Besides, it is possible to get spotting on the due date even after getting pregnant. I mean to say that if the period was complete and not scanty, you could be assured that the chances of pregnancy are negligible. In case the period was less than expected or compared to the past, then the chances of pregnancy are there.

However, to get it confirmed, I think it is always better to double-check using a urine pregnancy test kit, which is often available over the counter at any pharmacy store.

I hope this answers you.

Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.

Thanks and regards.

Investigations to be done

Urine pregnancy test.

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

Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar

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