When you are having sex, pregnancy is always a real possibility. Sex, like other fun activities, comes with certain risks if you are not using protection, with STI’s and unwanted pregnancies being the most obvious ones.
If you want to know what’s the chance of getting pregnant if you had unprotected sex you have come to the right place.
Like others, you will hear many rumors about where and when you could get pregnant. For some women, the thought of getting pregnant is met with great joy and anticipation, while for others it’s a cause of worry.
This is why most women in the reproductive age or the ones who are trying desperately to conceive will have many questions or doubts about their chances of conceiving.
We will look further at this below to help you understand more about unprotected sex and pregnancy.
What’s the Chance of Getting Pregnant If You Had Unprotected Sex
There is a good chance that you could get pregnant nearly any time that you engage in sexual intercourse without using an effective birth control. This scenario is familiar to most women.
Pregnancy usually occurs around the ovulation period, the time when your ovary releases egg in the fallopian tube. If you are having regular periods, ovulation will take place midway between your menstrual periods.
Ovulation usually happens midway between the first-day of 2 consecutive periods, but this can vary from the eight day to the twentieth day of a 28-day cycle.
Researchers calculate the average risk at varying times in a monthly cycle of a woman, but you should know that your risk can be lower or higher.
You cannot know the definite time of your ovulation, which is why the researchers use the monthly cycle of a woman when calculating the average risk for pregnancy.
Figuring Out the Chances of Getting Pregnant If You Had Unprotected Sex
You are more likely to conceive if you have unprotected sex during the middle 2 weeks of your cycle. The time varies, but many women ovulate about day 14.
You will have the highest risk of pregnancy by having unprotected sex one or two days before your ovulation starts; when the ovary releases the egg.
This is a 30% chance. The risk of having unprotected sex and getting pregnant three days prior to ovulation is 15%. You will have a 12% chance on the ovulation day. [1]
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In the real world, large studies show that women who engage in unprotected sex during mid-cycle have a much lower chance of getting pregnant as the risk is around 5.8%.
This is because you will have a much lower risk of getting pregnant if you engage in any sexual relations on the ovulation day and any day besides the three days prior to.
Not Getting Pregnant After Having Unprotected Sex for Months
There are times when having unprotected sex is not enough for you to get pregnant. You could be doing this for months with no luck.
Thankfully, there are certain things that you could do to increase your chances if it’s taking longer than expected for you to conceive.
This includes doing thinks like monitoring your ovulation, using an ovulation predictor kit, charting your basal body temperature, as well as checking and observing your cervical mucus.
When you have an idea of your ovulating time, you can start to time your sexual activities around that period. If you are using this method, you must ensure that you are having sex 2 days before your ovulation day or every other day during the week of your expected ovulation. This will boost your chances of conceiving.
If it’s a case where you have been engaging in unprotected sexual activities for more than six months without success, you could visit your doctor or ob/gyn to know about the alternative treatments that you could use for fertility problems. There are several solutions available and they are very effective.
How to Know When You Get Pregnant
The most common sign of pregnancy after unprotected sex is missed period. However, this missed or late period is not a sure sign as there are many other things that can cause it besides pregnancy.
This includes using birth control that contains hormones, stress, sickness, improper eating habits, or too much exercise.
It is pretty common for teens to have periods which come later than normal or missed periods because it could take several years for them to have a regular cycle.
So, the best way for you to know if you are pregnant is to do a pregnancy test. These are easy to get nowadays because they are available at drugstores or health centers.
It is important to note that the home pregnancy tests are ninety-nine percent accurate if taken after you miss a period.
Hopefully, you will now know what’s the chance of getting pregnant if you had unprotected sex.
Do you have a question about your period, ovulation, pregnancy or other related topic? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Wondering if you’re pregnant? Try our Online Pregnancy Quiz and get a rough estimate of your chance of being pregnant.
Read this post to learn more about when is the right time to take a pregnancy test.
References
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1. http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/womens_health/art3356.html
I had sex on day 6th..17th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 28th to my boyfriend I had sex with other men on the 28th I have 28-day cycle. Whose the father?
Hi. The information provided is very limited; your menstrual cycle would be needed. In any case, paternity issues are best handled by a DNA test.
I had my last periods on the 20-23 Aug 2015 and I had my ovulation on the 1 of September. I had unprotected sex on the 30 Aug and 4 Sept. I was supposed to start my periods on 15 Sept now up to this time, I have not seen them. Can there be chances of me being pregnant?
Hello. Yes, it is possible that you conceived. You can take a pregnancy test to confirm.
Thanks a lot for your help.
I am so confused for calculating ovulation day.my last period started on September 5 and ended on 8 sept.when is
My ovulation day. I had unprotected sex with by husband on 24 the sept. any chance for pregnancy? plz help me. thanking you
i had unprotected sex with my bf after 2 days of my periods is this causes pregnancy?
Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex after my period it ended 21 but the 22/23/24th we had unprotected sex can I get pregnant?
Hi Sara, Yes you can get pregnant if you had unprotected sex.
My ovulation day on 18 September.last day of fertility is 23rd.I had unprotected sex on 24th September.any chance for pregenency.plz give me the name of pills.I have one kid.now I don’t want another .I am so confused and worried.plz help me .Thanking yoy
I had my LMP on 21 Aug’15, having 30 days regular periods, my due date was 19 sep…but today (25.06.2015) its late by 6 days as of now..i had unprotected sex with my husband on 6,7,8,9,13,14,22 days from my first day of LMP…past one week motin not coming properly, and sometimes had vertigo…could I be pregnant… we are both expecting a baby…plz help us
I had sex with my boyfriend a Day before I started my period but my period was super light and only lasted 4/5 days instead of 7 days. Since I’ve been feeling nauseous with bad headaches, stomach cramps, back pains, dizziness, weakness, fatigue. We had sex again unprotected 2 days after it ended. I didn’t think anything of it. I’ve never been pregnant before. Could I be pregnant?
Please refer to our FAQ page via the link http://womanjunction.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions-menstrual-cycle-pregnancy-ovulation-abortion/ See question number 1 (Can I ovulate right after my period?) under the section titled Ovulation. If you have already missed a period, now would be a good time to take a pregnancy test.
I had unprotected sex with my bf last Sept. 11 and my last first day of period was Aug.25, I already did three pregnancy tests this past few days and the result is all negative, am I pregnant? I’m still waiting for my period., that was my first sex right after 3yrs. We did an pullout method and he is 100% surely he didn’t cum inside me.
Hello. You may need to wait a bit before you take another test. Refer to our FAQ link via http://womanjunction.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions-menstrual-cycle-pregnancy-ovulation-abortion/ See section 5 that provides useful information on pregnancy tests. Bear in mind also that sperm can be present on your partner’s pre-ejaculation fluid although he did not discharge in you.
My boyfriend and had sex one day before I started my period. I never had sex with a boy before and when my period came it was super light. Since I’ve been feeling really dizzy, nauseous, fatigue, bad cramps and headaches .. We also had unprotected sex 2 days after I got off and he cummed in me._. Could I be potentially pregnant?
Hello. Refer to our FAQ link via http://womanjunction.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions-menstrual-cycle-pregnancy-ovulation-abortion/ It will provide the answers that you’re seeking. See question 1 under section 4 which is titled Ovulation.
I had unprotected sex on 10.09.2015 with my wife and her last period came on 31.08.2015. She took the contraceptive pill within two hours of sex. What is the chance of not getting pregnant?
If the contraceptive pill is being taken consistently and the days are not being missed then the chances of becoming pregnant would be low.
I had my last period on September 5th and I had unprotected sex with my husband on 24th September. Any possibility of me being pregnant? Plz reply can I use any tablet to prevent pregnancy?
The possibility of being pregnant woul depend on when you were fertile or ovulating. Some morning-after pills can be take up to 72 hours after having sex. You must pay special attention to the manufacturer’s instructions when you are taking them.
Hello! I had unprotected sex with my hubby on the 21/09/2015. And I didn’t use any contraceptive, my ovulation day must start on the 24th of this month so is there any chance to conceive? Because it’s been 3 months now trying for a baby? Any help pls!
You have to ensure that you have sex before, during and possibly after your fertile days to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Please refer to the question , “How do I determine my fertile days?” via this link http://womanjunction.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions-menstrual-cycle-pregnancy-ovulation-abortion/
I have been having unprotected sex with my husband. My last period date is 21/09/2015 was over…23/09/2015 I’m having sex with my husband, can I get pregnant? If I get pregnant then what will I do…I have 1 baby 2 year’s old…what birth control I use??
Hi. Having unprotected sex increases the chances of becoming pregnant. The birth control options that can be considered to reduce your chances of becoming pregnant include: the pill, injections, condoms or diaphragm. You have to choose the one that suits you best.
Hello, I have a 25 day cycle. My period lasts for 5 days and I had unprotected sex on day 4 of this. What are my chances of conceiving? Thank you.
Hello. Please refer to our FAQ section via http://womanjunction.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions-menstrual-cycle-pregnancy-ovulation-abortion/ See section 4 – particularly the question that says, ‘Can I ovulate and get pregnant during a period?’
Hello, I had unprotected sex, one time, and then I had my period twice, but I haven’t had sex since, and I haven’t had my period for three months. My feet are swollen, and I feel bloated all the time. I also took a pregnancy test and it said it was positive. Could I be pregnant after having two periods in a row and not have had sex during those times?
It is possible to be pregnant and still have what looks like a period. You need to consult a doctor who’s able to assess you and determine how far along you are with the pregnancy.