How do I know if I am pregnant after unprotected sex?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex. My last period started around four months back and continued for one month, and then I had another period at the end of the same month.

During intercourse, the withdrawal method was used. I am not really experiencing clear pregnancy symptoms, but I have slight stomach pain with grumbling noises.

Sometimes I feel weak when I wake up, but I feel better after eating or showering. I also feel very hungry, but I get tired before finishing my food.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Based on the history you provided, the main concern is to evaluate the possibility of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

You had unprotected sex. Even with withdrawal, pregnancy can still occur because pre-ejaculate may contain sperm. Therefore, pregnancy cannot be ruled out without testing.

Your last period appears to have ended three months ago. Depending on your usual cycle length, your next period should be two months back. If it has not occurred, it is considered a missed period until pregnancy is ruled out.

The symptoms you described, such as mild stomach discomfort, grumbling sounds, feeling hungry but getting tired while eating, and occasional weakness, are not specific to pregnancy. They can be due to hormonal changes before a period, digestive issues, or stress.

Early pregnancy symptoms may include a missed period, breast tenderness, nausea, and fatigue, but some individuals may not notice any symptoms initially.

Since it has been more than three weeks since intercourse, a urine pregnancy test would now give a reliable result.

If the test is negative and your period still does not occur within a week, you should repeat the test or consult a doctor for further evaluation.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.