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Unprotected Sex

Unprotected sex is the act of having sexual intercourse without using protection in the form of a condom. It is considered unsafe due to the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) it carries.

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My partner ejaculated hours before we had unprotected sex. Can I get pregnant with the pre-cum?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner ejaculated hours before we had unprotected sex. According to my ovulation calendar, we had sex on the day of my ovulation. If it helps, I have a 30-day cycle, and my last menstruation started six days before. I want to ask whether I can get pregnant with the pre-cum because ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, pregnancy can occur with just precum as well but as you had taken I-pill within 72 hours then hopefully it would be effective and would prevent pregnancy. It does not matter if it was your ovulation day or not that you had unprotected act, but i-pill works in e...  Read Full »

Will I get pregnant if I take an emergency pill within 24 hours?

Query: Hello doctor, What are my chances of getting pregnant after taking the emergency pill within 24 hours of having sex? Please guide.  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chances of getting pregnant after taking the morning pill are very low. But it also depends on what day of the menstrual cycle you had sex and how long is your cycle and was it the only episode of unprotected sex in this cycle. Your period might get delayed or y...  Read Full »

Can I get pregnant from sex on the 22nd day of my cycle?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner today. She is on the 22nd day of her cycle. Will she get pregnant? We do not want to have a baby now. What should we do now?   Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has a regular cycle of 28 to 30 days, then there are no chances of pregnancy, and these are safe days. So nothing to worry. I hope it has helped you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Read Full »

Taken Unwanted 72 within four hours of unprotected sex. Is there a chance of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my wife. After that she took Unwanted 72 within four hours. After 10 days, she bled but not heavy. It was a few spotting which was brown in color up to four days. After 12 days of sex, she took a pregnancy test. It was negative. Then please tell me if there ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unwanted 72 is quite effective in preventing against the pregnancy and she had spotting after taking it so probably she did not get pregnant in this cycle. Please mention her cycle length and the day of the cycle you had unprotected sex on.  Read Full »

My partner feel some changes in her body after I-pill intake. Is that due to medicine or pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, but we also took care of it by I-pill, but we are still not sure because she is seeing some changes in her body and we do not know if it is due to medicine or she is pregnant?  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill is quite effective in preventing against pregnancy, so probably there are no chances of pregnancy, but if she is concerned, she can get a pregnancy test. I hope it has helped you. If you require any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Read Full »

I have noticed a sticky discharge after intercourse. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I had my last periods, last month for four days. I had unprotected intercourse on the next day after my periods. But he did not cum inside (not sure about precum). Next month I found some white sticky thing outside my vagina, and there was white discharge (o...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is nothing to worry about. That was a usual vaginal discharge which usually increases during mid-cycle due to estrogen surge in the body. It is a normal phenomenon. I would advise you to get a regular birth control method for your peace of mind.  Read Full »

Why have I not got my periods after unprotected sex?

Query: Hello doctor, My period was due on 22nd this month. Last period was on 22nd of last month. Usually I have a 28 to 30 days cycle. I was on antibiotics for cold and cough infection. I had unprotected sex on 24th of this month and took an Ipill within four hours. I am yet to get my period. Do you thi...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is probably no chance of pregnancy as you were near to your due date and you have taken Ipill as well so nothing to worry about. Ipill usually makes periods delayed.  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex the night before I got my period. Could I be get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex the night before I got my period. I got my period, as usual, the day after. But about two weeks later, I feel extremely nauseous as soon as I wake up and it lasts throughout the day. I feel light headed, I have headaches, and I feel crampy, my sense of smell seem...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you are not pregnant possibly, because having sex just right before periods does not result in pregnancy. Secondly, if someone gets pregnant even then the symptoms of pregnancy does not show up quickly (15 days after having sex). You might be having stress and an...  Read Full »

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