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
Hello. My LMP was on June 3rd to the 7th. Which is normal to me. Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on the 8th, 15th and the 17th. I had bleeding from the 26th to the 29th; it didn’t feel like my period. It was light /medium bleeding. My period was supposed to come on July 1st. It still hasn’t come and I’m wondering if I could be pregnant.
You had unprotected sex while you were fertile so it’s possible that you conceived. Since your period is late you need to take a pregnancy test for confirmation. Now is a good time to take it.
Hi, my name is Erica and I had my last period starting on June 19th ending June 23rd.My husband I had sex once on July 7th and I stopped using birth control at the beginning of June. What are my chances of being pregnant?
Assuming that you have a 28 days cycle, you were most fertile on July 1 to 5. You had sex on July 7 so this means you might not be pregnant. Your next period would be due on July 17. If it is late then you need to take a pregnancy test for confirmation.
Hi. I last menstruated on June 7 to 10. My husband and I had unprotected sex on July 5, just 2 days before my next menstrual period. It’s already July 10 and I still don’t have my menstrual period. Is it possible that I am pregnant?
It seems you have a 30 days cycle so you were most fertile on June 21 to June 25, 2015. Your July period was due on July 7 but you had sex on the 5th. It is possible that you’re not pregnant because you were not ovulating at that time.
I had unprotected sex on ovulation day my bf pulled out I had slight cramping after like I felt my uterus contracting my period is now four days late????
HEY I WAS WONDERING SINCE I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX TWO DAYS BEFORE OVULATION CAN I GET PREGANT EVEN THOUGH HE PULLED OUT.
Hello Amber. Yes it is possible to still get pregnant. Pre-ejaculation, though much lighter, can also lead to pregnancy.
I wanted to ask. I also had unprotected sex 2 days before my ovulation day and he ejaculated inside me. What are my chances of becoming pregnant?
Hi, I just wanna ask if I had the possibility of getting pregnant, my period started on June,6 and ended on 11. My ovulation day was on 25. We had sex without unprotected on 28 and 29. But this july, i had menstruation iy was started on 2 and its not the same because it just only little blood came out, usually my period was so heavy but now it seems light. Am I had the possibility of getting pregnant? Pls reply . Thank you
Hello Jess. You were fertile from June 18 to 22.; you had sex outside of these days so it’s likely that you did not get pregnant. Changes in you body can affect your menstrual flow. Stress and anxiety can also affect your blood flow.
my last periods was on 25th may to 30th may..then i had sex on 2nd and 3rd June…it was my first time…we did it more then 5 times on both dates…my monthly cycle is around 40 days..and know I am late..what does it mean…am i pregnant..??
Yes you could be just take a test since you missed your period.
You were fertile period on June 18 to 22 based on your 40 days cycle. You may not have been ovulating on June 2 and 3. Your next period was expected on July 04, 2015. Is it still delayed? This link can shed more light on the reasons for a delayed period. http://womanjunction.com/what-if-your-period-is-late/
Hi! Need some help 🙂 We had unprotected sex on the 8th day of my cycle (June 15). Had taken antibiotics too. I don’t feel that I had ovulated. I’m worried that I’m pregnant because I still haven’t had my period. No breast tenderness too. I’m also on a 28-day cycle. Thanks!
Hi. Typically, you should not be fertile on the 8th day of your cycle. Your most fertile days were June 20 to 24 and your July period was due on the 6th. If you did not have sex during those fertile days then it is highly likely that you’re not pregnant. The delay in your period may be due from stress, anxiety and other factors.
Hi Steffy! There here again! Im still worried because im already 16 days late and just had 2 PTs, both negative. Im now having a sore breast. Based on the menstruation calendar app, im ovulating too. I really need serious advice here. Thanks! 🙂
My last period was from June 5th – June 9th. I had unprotected sex on June 9th but it was late night/early June 10th and he ejaculated inside of me. I should be having my next period between July 3rd and July 5th. My boyfriend and I, though, have been having unprotected sex between then but he always “pulls out”. However, usually before my period I have cramps and bloating indicating I will get my period soon and I haven’t had any signs yet. Am I pregnant?
Hi Chelsea. You were most fertile period on June 17 to 21, if you have a 28 days cycle.Though your boyfriend “pulls out” it can take only one drop of sperm to impregnate you. Your period was due on July 3. Did it come? If you took a pregnancy test and it’s still late then the delay can be caused by other factors.
Hi.
I had a period last june 15 and it lasted last june 20 i had unprotected sex last june 22. Bu he did not ejaculated inside me he withraw it. But now I noticed i have some light brown discharges for two days now I always go the bathroom to pee. Am i pregnant?
I am having the same symptoms. My last period was June 20 and ended June 23. Me and my bf have had intercourse every other day and sometimes back to back. He pulled out, but I know there is precum. I was wondering also if I could be pregnant.
You were most fertile on June 27 to July 1 if you have a 28 days menstrual cycle. This means you may not have been ovulating on the 22nd. Your next period is expected on July 13 so you could be going through PMS.
so my boyfriend and i have been having a lot of sex since i got home, for the last week and a half he has been cumming in me my period ended on the 17th and today is the 30th… it has been consistent sex usually more then once a day, when would be a good chance to get a test and how high are my chances of being pregnant?
Hello Randy. If you have a 28 days cycle, you were most fertile from June 29 to July 3. If you had unprotected sex during that time, the chance of getting pregnant was high. Your next menstrual period is expected to start on July 15, 2015. You can take a pregnancy test by July 17 if your period is late.
Hi, I had sex with my gf on 20th june. Her last period was on 31st may. But she has not yet gotten her period now, by right she should have it on 28th. Whats the chance for her to get pregnant? Thanks
Hi Edward. Your girlfriend was most fertile on June 12 to 16, assuming that she has a 28 days menstrual cycle. Having sex on June 20th meant she was not fertile then. Correct, her June period was expected on the 28th. Did it come? If not, now is the time for her to take a pregnancy test. Remember also that a delayed period can be caused by stress and other factors.
I got my period last june 15 this month and it was ended last june 19 we had unprotected sex last june 21 but he did not ejaculate it inside me. Now i experience some light brown discharge for two days now. Would i be pregnant?
Hello Jc. You were most fertile on June 27 to July 1 if you have a 28 days cycle. If your cycles are regular then you were not ovulating on June 21. Your next period is due on July 13. If it is late then you need to take a pregnancy test for confirmation.
My last period was from June 8th -June 13th. My husband and I had sex on June 25th. We only had sex once this month. What are the chances that I may be pregnant?
Hi Kara. If you have a 28 days menstrual cycle, you were likely to be most fertile during June 20 to 24. Since you had sex outside of this window then it’s possible that you are not pregnant. You can take a pregnancy test to confirm your status. Your next period should be July 6 and you will be most fertile during July 18 to 22. Good luck!
Hi my name is tiffany. I am having some throbbing pains in my vagina area and then they will just go away. I was sitting down earlier and had some sharp pains at the top of my stomach and I moved a certain way then the pain went away and I moved back how I was sitting and they came back. I am having some kinda sharp pains in my right side and I feel like stuff inside of me is flipping. Is any of this symptoms of being pregnant????
Hello Tiffany. These sharp pains in your abdomen and pelvic areas suggest that you need to consult a medical doctor. It is difficult to say if you are pregnant based on the limited information provided but these symptoms should not be taken lightly, please have them checked out.
I had my last depo shot on March 26th, never got it redone again. I had sex with my BF on june 19th condom broke. What are the chances that I am pregnant?
i had unprotected sex with my gf this month (5 times in the same month) 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, is there any possibility that she got pregnant..