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I had sex without a condom, but ejaculation occurred outside the vagina. My period is due in 7 days. Is there a chance I could get pregnant?

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I had sex without a condom, but ejaculation occurred outside the vagina. My period is due in 7 days. Is there a chance I could get pregnant?

Asked by Female, 25 · 2 months ago

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

2 months ago

Pregnancy is still possible, although the risk is generally lower if ejaculation occurs completely outside the vagina. This is because the withdrawal method is not fully reliable, and pre-ejaculate fluid may contain sperm in some cases. Since your period is expected in 7 days, monitor for its arrival. If your period is delayed or you have concerns about pregnancy, take a home pregnancy test after a missed period or consult a healthcare professional. If the unprotected intercourse occurred within the past 5 days and you do not wish to become pregnant, emergency contraception may be an option after discussing it with a healthcare provider.

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