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Is it safe to have sex a day after periods?

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Is it safe to have sex a day after periods?

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Answered by

Dr. Sameer Kumar

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At May 3, 2019
Reviewed AtFebruary 20, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Myself and my fiancee had sex. I did not have a condom. I penetrated her and we had sex for a good five minutes. I pulled out way before I ejaculation. The day before she said that she was in her period. She also said that she does take the pill but it is only for her breakouts on her face. And I do not know if this matters but I do masturbate a lot like at least every day. So what is the likelyhood that she is pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Fact that she had her menses the day before the episode, the chances of pregnancy are minimal. However, unprotected intercourse can often allow even the precum to cause pregnancy in spite of having ejaculated outside as it is known to contain live active sperms. So the chances of her being pregnant would have been good if she would not have menstruated or if she would have just been spotted.

The earliest and the best way to rule out pregnancy would be to get a serum beta hCG test done eight days post intercourse. If the hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL then she is surely not pregnant and her bleeding is definitely that of her menses. I hope I have answered your query.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Her period ended the day before we had sex, not the day after and even if she is on birth control for her skin?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If that is the case and her periods ended a day prior to intercourse, then she would be in her safe period and hence there would be no chances of pregnancy if her previous cycles have been regular and timely. Also, if she is on regular birth control then it further protects her from pregnancy, so there is no apparent need to be worried about unplanned pregnancy in her case.

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

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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