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I had unprotected sex. What are my chances of getting pregnant?

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Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend two days before my actual period, at around 5 pm. I took an i-pill within one hour after sex, i.e., before 6 pm. It is three days more than my actual period date, and I still have not gotten my period.

  1. What are my chances of getting pregnant?
  2. Are there high risks involved in getting pregnant since I had unprotected sex 2 days before my period date?
  3. Should I do a pregnancy test?
  4. If yes, then what tests should I do, and when is the right time to do them?
  5. How many days should I wait, since today is the 3rd day, and I still have not gotten my period?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please do not be worried.

You have done the right thing by taking an i-pill within 72 hours of last sexual intercourse. You were not likely to menstruate on your actual due date simply because it takes about 5-7 days for bleeding to occur after taking the i-pill.

It is also a known side effect of i-pill that the following menses may be delayed or may be heavy. In case periods do not resume in the next 10 days, then you must do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.

If the test comes back negative, then please do not take any medication. Just wait for your periods to return, till then practice barrier contraception.

If the test is positive, which is unlikely though, keeping in mind that i-pill does not cause any congenital abnormalities in fetus, you would need to make an informed decision as to continue or terminate the pregnancy (which can be done by medical methods in the early first trimester after ultrasound scan confirmation).

  1. Things can be tackled at each step.
  2. So please do not panic, stress per se can delay your menses further.
  3. Try to keep yourself relaxed.

Consult a gynecologist online for further follow-up.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 15, 2018
Reviewed At April 7, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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