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
I had unprotected sex – the next day my period was over and my partner and I had unprotected sex for 7 days. Is there a chance I can get pregnant??? Please help!
Yes, there is always a chance of getting pregnant if you have unprotected sex. Your chances of being pregnant depend on whether you were fertile on or around the date that you had sex.
I had a period on May 03-06 2016, my ovulation day was May 6th, I had unprotected sex on May 06-07 2016. What are the chances of me being with child? Please, I have been trying for 6 months now!
If you’re having sex during your fertile days and you haven’t conceived, then you need to do the necessary tests to see if there are other issues affecting you or your partner.
Hi I started my period April 28th to May 2, 2016 and we had unprotected sex the 6th,7th,8th of this month more than one time and he did ejaculate every time and it was 3 days before ovulation. Could I be pregnant??
It is possible to get pregnant by having sex on those days. You have to wait and see if you will miss your next period. Wait at least 7 days after that date before you take a pregnancy test.
And the 9th, 11th and I’ve been having these cramps in my lower abdomen… What does that necessarily mean?
You have to take a test. There is always a chance of pregnancy no matter when/what time of month a man ejaculates inside your vagina. Sperm can live up to 10 days inside you without the need for an egg so they can just be waiting. Relax, go by a test, and ease your mind.
Hi. Now I am in my fertile days but I’m confused…should I have sex on these days or on the day of ovulation? I want to get pregnant but I’m afraid that on these days the risk of getting not pregnant will occur. Please help.
To increase your chances of getting pregnant, you should have sex on all your fertile days.
Hi. I had sex on May 6th which is four days before my period is due. Can I get pregnant? My period cycle is usually 25-28 days and my last period was on Apr 11.
Your period was expected to start from May 6 to 9. It is possible that your period is late.
I had unprotected sex on the 30th of April and my cycle is 24 days. My period was meant to start yesterday but nothing until now. Though the cramps come and goes. Could I be pregnant??
It is important to know the first day of your last period in order to respond accurately.
I had my period on 12th-16th of April.. My ovulation days are 19th to 23rd of April and fertililation day is 24th. I had unprotected sex on 27th, Am I gonna get pregnent?
Hi Natalie, there are some chances yes. But please note that not every time sex results in pregnancy. You would be able to confirm with a pregnancy test only. Make sure that you take it after 10 days of your supposed next period date. Best of luck.
Had my period on the 12th of April. Sex on the 21st, 22nd and 24th. Am I pregnant?
Your chances of being pregnant depend on whether you were fertile on or around the date that you had sex. It is important to know the number of days in your menstrual cycle. This information is needed to provide you with the most accurate response.
There is always a chance no matter one day of the month it happens on as sperm can live up to 10 days when inside. You will have to take a test and better monitor your cycle. No one here can tell you if you are or you’re not.
I am on 28 days cycle, I had sex with my boyfriend on days 20-24 of my cycle. Could I possibly get pregnant? Please help.
What is the first date of your last period? This information is needed to provide you with the most accurate response.
I had unprotected sex on the first of April. However I missed 2 periods before having sex in April. I missed my period for April also.. We’re my chances of pregnancy low due to my missed previous periods? Or would this be hard to awnser? My cervix is high, I urinate every 2-3 hours, I’ve got extreme thirst, and I’m super sleepy with a diminished appetite. However, I got those negative tests so I’m in limbo. I don’t think I’m pregnant, but I don’t really know for sure. I don’t know what’s up with my body. I’m trying to go see my gp.
Hello Lola, Since you have been missing periods for 3 months, it is advisable to go consult a doctor and have a physical exam to know the reason. The symptoms you are experiencing could be because of worry or anxiety or may be just PMS. Having a doctor’s consultation would be the best idea.
Hi. I had my period on 12th April until 16th April. Had unprotected sex 30th April. Will I get pregnant?
It depends on the number of days in your menstrual cycle and whether you were ovulating at the time you had sex and if you have regular or irregular periods. If you have a 28-day cycle, for instance, you would be fertile from April 24 to 28, 2016.
my last period started april 7th and ended april 11th. i have been havin sex every other day and sometimes everyday, is it possible am pregnant??? i’m trying to conceive and am stressing a little about it been trying over 4 months now….
Hello Tracy, Stress would do no good to you so stop worrying. To be assured of pregnancy go ahead for a pregnancy test and check results. If you still need a peace of mind, do consult a doctor. All the best!
I had unprotected sex on April 29 2016 and I was already about a few days late with my period, but it finally came 2 days after I had sex (May 1st 2016). And my partner did not pre-ejaculate or ejaculate nor near to ejaculating. Could I be or get pregnant?
My last period started on the 13th of April, and my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 27th and 28th. I looked up my ovulation week and it said it started on the 24th and ended on the 29th. Is there any chance that I could be pregnant? I’m overthinking it all because ever since then, I’ve been nauseous and discharging, which I know should not be happening this soon. I just need another overlook over it all. Thank you.
Hi Mia, there are chances of pregnancy, yes. But please keep in mind that not everytime sex results in pregnancy. So don’t overthink it. Wait till your next period, hopefully you will get it.
Also, never have unprotected sex, it’s very risky if you are not trying for a baby. ATB!
I had my periods on 5th March 2016. Then My period again started between April 04 and April 5th and I had unprotected sex the 19th of April after clock stricks 12. I m not sure about my menstruation cycle but I guess it’s of 28 days. May be u could calculate the menstruation cycle. Can I be pregnant?
Hi Ann, by 5th March and 4th April calculation, your cycle is of 30 days. If it is regular, then yes you 19th April or 20th April will be very fertile days for you, so there is a good chance of pregnancy. ATB!
I’m just getting off my period now it was my last day of my cycle. I had unprotected sex. Could I get pregnant?