Unintentional, unwanted, or unplanned conception or pregnancy signs due to unprotected sex and defective contraceptive products or methods lead to pregnancy scares in women. Signs like missed period post sexual intercourse usually makes them anxious. While most of them get checked themselves through an over-the-counter home pregnancy test, at times, these tests are known to show false-positive results, which further worsens their scare. Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within few hours of sexual intercourse to prevent chances of pregnancy.
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I had my periods seven days late, and recently had intercourse. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My fiance and I had sex six days back, and I had used contraceptives like condoms. My fiance's last period date was on the second week of last month. Till now, she has not had her periods. But today, she felt a slight cramp or pain below her stomach for a short time. Is she pregnant? I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing in, and I understand your concern. Yes, there can be chances of pregnancy. It would depend on when the ejaculation happened. So after your fiance's last period, did she get her period last month? Would you mind elaborating about the act so that I ... Read Full »