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.
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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
Hi
my last period was on 13th and it lasted till 17th.had sex on 22nd is there any chance of me conceiving?thanks
Yes, there is a chance you could have conceived. The 22nd was just a few days before your ovulation period. And semen can survive up to a week inside of you. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test around the 18th of July.
hi.. I’m dhanjita my last period was started from 29 may 2015. i had sex with my bf in 16 jun 2015 . my last cycle lasted 32 days. could i be pregnant ? please answer me
It is possible you may have conceived. There are 3 days when chances of conceiving are increased, the day of ovulation and 2 days before. Your 3 days were anywhere between the 12th and 22nd. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test, if you haven’t already.
Hi i had my periods on 18 and finished on 22 on 23rd I had unprotected sex wit my boy.. little blood came out but he came in me almost 7 times now my back and stomach is paining alot. can I get pregnant what can this be
Most likely you are not pregnant and most likely, will not conceive. I am not sure what the pain you described would be. Possibly from the discomfort of intercourse. If you do not get your cycle by the 23rd of July, I would recommend you take a pregnancy test.
Hi my name is lucy I have 3 boys and I really want to get pregnant again, is it possible that I might have conceived, my last period was may 28 and it ended on june 4 and I started having unprotected sex on the 19 of june can I be pregnant by now..
Sorry to say, I would presume you are not. On the 19th you were already 22 out of 28 days into your monthly cycle. Ovulation happens around the 12th and 16th days. Your chances of conceiving are best on day 9th-16th. I hope you conceive soon and good luck to you and your family!
I had my period June 7th and it ended on the 11th. My Menstrual cycles last 30 days, I had sex with my bf on June 20th. He first put on a condom then we did it again but this time without a condom… is it possible for me to become pregnant ?..
Most likely not. You were in the 20th day of your 30 day cycle. Ovulation usually takes place on the 14th-16th day. It is not impossible but the chances are very low.
Hi,
I had unprotected sex on the 28th of April and got my period on the 17th of May as usual and with the usuAl flow.
However this month (I. E.) 17th June, I have not gotten my period. I travelled on the 22nd of June but still no periods so now I am 6 days late. I have lower abdominal pain like I am on my period but no blood. No other symptoms
Any Ideas? Could I be pregnant?
Thanks so much for your help.
It would all depend on when you had unprotected sex between your may 17th cycle and now. Though it sounds like you may be pregnant. It is not too early to take a pregnancy test! Now is the perfect time.
Hi , i had period on the 29th of May and lasted until 3rd June. I had unprotected sex on the 23rd June and my next period will be in 5 days. Could i be pregnant?
Most likely you are not pregnant. On the 23rd ou were already 24 days into your 28 day cycle. Ovulation typically occurs on the 14th day.
i had unprotected sex with my gf last 30 may (5 times in the same day) and now at the time of her period 18 June she doesn’t get period. is there a chance to be pregnant. But during sex, I never ejaculated my sperm in the vagina. at the time of ejaculation, I remove my penis. and all sperm was released outside, so why she don’t get period .plz reply what is the problem ? And what should i do? . We both are same age 24 year.
It is possible even if you believe to have not ejaculated inside of her. Based on the dates you gave she may have been ovulating on the 30th of May. Now is a good time to get a pregnancy test.
hello,last month my menses started on the 1st and ended on the 7th of the same month. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on my unsafe period and it lasted for two weeks and on the 30th of this month my menses came. could I be pregnant cause I am feeling some signs of pregnancy such as swollen breasts and nipples, swollen legs, fever. please is there any chance of me getting pregnant
Me and this guy had sex. I am 16 years old and it was my first time and today is the 23. My period ended on the 14. We had sex on the 21. We went at it twice with a condom and he said he cleaned himself but I don’t know if he actually did, so the third time he went in without a condom and then he pulled out, put on a condom, and went back in and he pulled out when he came. Is it possible for me to be pregnant? Could his precum have made me pregnant? If so, what are the chances?
It is possible you could have been impregnated. Pre-ejaculation can lead to pregnancy. And based on your dates you were close to ovulation. Now, being that he used a condom what sounds like most of the time, you may not be pregnant. This is a very iffy situation. I would recommend you take a pregnancy test around the 16th of July, if you have not yet gotten your cycle.
last month i had my periods on the 28th and i finished on the 1st of this month(june) but i also had my periods on the 15th this month and finished on the 19th then yesterday (21st)my boyfriend and I had sex and the condom broke…is it possible for me 2 get pregnant??????
HI There Busiswe,
It is possible for you to get pregnant if you have a short cycle,22 days for example then you could ovulate just days after your period.
hi, I have irregular periods, so I have been on the pill, but haven’t taken it properly, my last period was the 2nd of May, and lasted until the 9th I had unprotected sex on the 30th of May and he ejaculated inside of me, I took a pregnancy test on Thursday the 18th, 18 days later and it was negative, I still have no sign of a period, could I be pregnant?
It sounds like this may be another irregular cycle. On the 30th you were in the 28th day of your cycle, which is not ideal for conceiving.
Hey I have had sex from the 8th of June the day I finished my period. We were having it every other day I last had it on the 17th of June but my ovulation day is the 19th today now I haven’t had sex what are my chances of getting pregnant
Hi Jade,
The probability of pregnancy rises steadily as it gets closer to your ovulation day. Your chance of pregnancy is very high as you last had sex during your fertile window, which is between June 14 and 19.
Hi mary, I am breastfeeding and trying to get pregnant. I had my period on the 6th of june and had sex on 16th of june what are my chances of getting pregnant?
Hi Vivian,
Generally, the probability of you becoming pregnant rises as you get closer to your ovulation day. Based on the information provided I am unaware of the length of your menstrual cycle. However, if you have a 28 days cycle your ovulation date would be around June 20; which is 4 days before you ovulate. Therefore, the probability of pregnancy is about 10%.
I had a cycle on 04/21 then 05/18 ,had Ups on 5/26 very early in the morning so I took combination birth control as directed. it’s now 06/18 could I be pregnant from Ups on 05/26 ???? Very worried
Hello Diamond. On 5/26 you were not yet ovulating, and your combination birth control most likely worked. If your cycle has not yet started, I would recommend you take a pregnancy test as soon as possible.
Hi I’m on the coil and my periods late I usually come on every 22 days after a period ends. my last period ended on the 25th of June .
I have never missed a period for reasons other than pregnancy. I’ve felt headaches and my nipples feel tingly .. could I really be pregnant ?
I know I can only know by test but I’m going to wait a few more days to take one .
I hadn’t even noticed my period being late because of having the coil in but I wondered if I could be one of the statistics that slipped through.
Thanks
It is possible that you may be that 00.1% that “slips through”. However, within the first 6 months of getting an IUD inserted, it can cause changes to your normal menstrual cycle. How long have you had the IUD? As well as, they can cause hormonal changes, which could be the reason for your headaches and tingly nipples. If you have not yet started your cycle, I would definitely recommend you taking a pregnancy test. If positive, see your doctor or OBGYN immediately to have to the IUD removed.
Hi I am 17 I had my periods on 23rd May. On 17th june I had unprotected sex. Would I get pregnant? If yes then what should I do to avoid it?
Hello Crystal. How long was your cycle? What was the last day? 14 days from that date you were most likely ovulating, making pregnancy more likely 3 days prior to that date. I am only recommend you add up the dates and to be sure take a pregnancy test around July 5th. If you are pregnant, reach out to a Family Planning Clinic near you to know and understand your options.