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.
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1. http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/womens_health/art3356.html
How likely would I get pregnant if I got my period from the 1-4 days and had unprotected sex on the 12th?
Hi, Usually the ovulation day is 14 days before the first day of next period. So if it was around that time, there are high chances.
I had unprotected sex on the 18th of February and March 3 haven’t had my period I’m I pregnant or no..I’ve been bleeding but not my period just when I have sex I bleed…ughhh …..HELP
Jessica, bleeding during sex can be because of several reasons including an injury to the vagina walls or an infection. Please consult your doctor.
I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend for the first time on the 4th (six days ago). He claims he didn’t cum inside me because he has anxiety and was too nervous. But the whole idea of precum is what’s freaking me out. I took the Plan B pill 26 hours later. At first I was cramping, then I was bloated and gassy, and now I just have to pee a lot. And I feel like I’ve gained a little bit of weight. I don’t know if it’s just from my first time having sex, taking the pill, or possibly being pregnant. I’m way too young to have a baby, please help.
Hi, as you have taken the Plan B pill, the chances of pregnancy are very very low. Don’t worry about the bloating and other things, these are often the after effects of the pill. In case, you don’t get your period next time, then take a pregnancy test, though I don’t think you will need it.
Also, for the future, never ever have sex without condom until you are trying! All the best.
Hi. I had unprotected sex the first and second day (before my ovulation) and then during my ovulation day, then 7 different times right after my ovulation date. So thats a total of 10 times. As far as ejaculation, that would be more than 10 times. I’m due for my menstrual cycle this Sunday March 13. Is there a possibility I can be pregnant? I’m 28 years old and I’m ttc. Ive been pregnant before at age 19 but miscarried and havent ttc since then until now. Im not on any meds or birth controls. My menstrual lasts for 4 days and i have a regular 28 day cycle with no missed periods or late periods. Only the yearly changing of the menstrual cycle. I don’t have high hopes, only because I don’t want to be disappointed.
Hi Latasha, on basis of the given information, yes there is a good chance of pregnancy. But, there are many factors that affect pregnancy, so until you miss a period, please don’t get very high hopes. For how long you are trying now? All the best!
I got periods on 8th Feb and I had unprotected sex with my husband on 20th of Feb. I have missed 4 days of my period. Am I pregnant?
I had my period on the 15-19th February though it was period supposed to have come on the 9th. I had sex with my boyfriend before and after my period. Can I be pregnant? I’m 2 days late – I’ve never been late, I’m always 21 days.
Hi my name is Jo Ann my daughter had unprotected sex it was her first time. She had her period 2 weeks after. Can she still become pregnant? I see her different.
It is possible to have a period and be pregnant. It seems she is not pregnant. Have her take a pregnancy test fro confirmation.
Hi. I had sex, and same day I got really bad pains like back aches. Cramps. Other signs, is there a case I can be pregnant?
Hello. How likely is it to impregnate a woman if you ejaculate outside of her vagina?
The chances of getting her pregnant would be low.
I had a unprotected sex with my partner on Feb 22 , my period started on Jan 30, now still I’m not getting period, could I be pregnant??
Yes, pregnancy can be a reason. Please take a pregnancy test to be sure.
My husband and I has unprotected sex right in the middle of my period could I get pregnant? My period was 7 days long so we had it I think like the 3rd or 4th day.
I had my period on the 6_11 February and had unprotected sex on the 14 one week after my breast became heavy and was feeling some abdominal pains,when I told my husband he said I was pregnant so he has been having unprotected sex with me tell now and my next period is to come on the 6 of March but its hasn’t does it mean am pregnant?
Hi Elizabeth, if you had unprotected sex, there is always a chance of pregnancy. Your signs do indicate that as well. Please take a pregnancy test if you have not got your period till today. All the best!
Hey I saw my period Feb 9-2016….I also had unprotected sex with my husband during Feb 19-29 is there a possibility I might be pregnant.?my period is due today and I haven’t seen it yet..I’m 40 years old and I know my chances of being pregnant is very slim….thanks
Hi, there is always a possibility of pregnancy if it was unprotected sex. If you have not got your period till today, take a pregnancy test. All the best!
Hi,
I had my period on the 15-19 feb. my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 29 feb. my cycle length is 28 days. Could I be pregnant? We really want to have a baby, but he works out of the city, and I can only see him 2 days every month. Which days are the best options for me to get pregnant? I am expecting my next period today or tomorrow, but no sign yet.
Read our How to get Pregnant Guide for information on how to increase your chances of getting pregnant. This is the link http://womanjunction.com/how-to-get-pregnant-guide/ . Good luck!
Ever since I got off of birth control, in the fl, my cycle has been 27 days. I had my period 2/9 and period lasted 3 days. According to my app, I ovulated on 2/23. I ended up having unprotected sex on 2/27, 3/4 and 3/5. My period was supposed to start yesterday, but nada. How worried should I be?
Hi Lola, unprotected sex can always result in a pregnancy. If you have not got your period till today, 13th March, please take a pregnancy test.
Had unprotected sex one day after my ovulation day, if my calendar app is right. But still had a period that lasted 4 days. Partner used withdrawal method. Can you still get pregnant?
Any form of unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy. However, the chances of getting pregnant via the withdrawal method is low.
Hi…I’m ankitha not getting periods since 2 months and I had unprotected sex yesterday…can I get pregnant? Thank you