Dr. Reetika
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am 22 years old, and my partner and I did not use any protection last time. It was just six days ago. I have not been feeling well for two days. I have a mild fever and little nausea. My period's due date is 12 to 14 days later from today. Is there any chance of conceiving 21 to 23 days before the period due date? We are not ready for a pregnancy, is there any way we can avoid it now?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. See, for getting pregnant, the sperms have to be ejaculated inside the vagina of the female. These sperms then need to fertilize an egg, which should successfully be implanted in the uterus for a lady to be conceived. So it is challenging to get pregnant in one unprotected intercourse unless someone is unlucky or lucky. See, there are so many parameters like sperm motility, availability of egg. Sperm motility I cannot comment upon, but yes, the availability of egg can be predicted based upon the ovulation cycle.
1. When was your last menstrual period?
2. How many days cycle you have?
3. Do you have regular periods or any irregularities or history of delayed periods?
Generally, the ovulation is not before 21 to 23 days of the next period, so you are relatively safe. Do not worry. However, to be more cautious, you may consider taking an emergency contraceptive pill like Unwanted 72 (Levonorgestrel), although it may still be useful with reduced capability when the period has lapsed. Do not worry, please answer the above questions so that I can help you better. 99% you will not get pregnant, I am confident about that. Do not worry. I am always there for you. Feel free to ask any questions or to share any additional information.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks a lot for your reply.
I generally get my periods once in 26 to 28 days, and I usually have regular periods, and bleeding occurs for about three to four days, a maximum of five days. My last period started on the 24th of last month and ended on the 30th. This happened on the third of this month, which is almost 20 days before my due date. What are the chances, and should I still take emergency contraception? Or is it fine if I do not take it?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
With the details shared by you, there is negligible chances of ovulation on the third of this month. So you will not get pregnant. It is a kind of rare thing that a girl may get pregnant after having intercourse on third day post her period. So I do not feel that you need to take any dose of emergency contraceptive pill. Stay safe. If you receive any kind of bleeding prior to your periods may be within seven days from now then please refer back. If that is there then we can just check for pregnancy. Do not worry I am always there for you.
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