HomeAnswersObstetrics and GynecologyspottingI did not ejaculate inside her. What are the chances of pregnancy?

Though I did not discharge semen inside her, can she be 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 April 1, 2016
Reviewed AtJune 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had unprotected intercourse with my fiance in the first week of last month and she had an emergency contraceptive within 3 hours. The month end she had little spotting. Is that an issue? Her period was expected on the same day, but she did not get bleeding. I did not discharge the semen inside her. Is she pregnant?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for your query on this platform.

There is a rather negligible chance that she is pregnant after taking emergency contraceptive pills because these are very effective. Spotting can be due to hormonal imbalance. It is a common side effect of pills but they will go away. Sometimes they can accompany during whole menstruation time of five days. You should be concerned if they continue for more than two to three days or there is no period within 10 days of her due date. I would suggest you to consult a gynecologist and have her pregnancy test done by urine examination or by ultrasound to rule out pregnancy. Do not depend on pills after every intercourse. Because, it can lead to serious problems later in her life like ectopic pregnancy, dysmenorrhea, etc.

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

Dr. Srivastava, Sumit
Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Internal Medicine

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

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Obstetrics and Gynecology

*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