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Can I Get Pregnant After An Intercourse During My Period?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Question : Will I b pregnant if I had sex after 3 days of my last day of period..? Also I took unwanted72 within 48 hours,just to b sure..and now m getting vaginal bleeding.its been 5 days since I took the pill.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: LESS CHANCES OF PREGNANCY Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Generally, having sex other than the ovulatory period does not result in a pregnancy. Ovulation occurs on day 14 as a rule if you have a 28 day cycle. So to answer your question, chances of pregnancy are less in your case. ALso, when taken within 48 hours, Unwanted 72 is more than 90 % effective in preventing a pregnancy. So please do not worry, I think you are reasonably well protected. Just to be on the safer side, please take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after unprotected sex. ALso, the vaginal bleeding experienced by you is withdrawal bleeding in response to the hormones in the Unwanted 72. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Thank you doctor..your answer is really helpful..looking forward to taking your advice in future too,in case I come across any doubts.goodnight
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer: THANK YOU. Detailed Answer: Goodnight to you too. Please feel free to contact me directly anytime at - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623 Take care, and dont worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (36 hours later)
Hi doctor,I wanted to know more about the withdrawal bleeding..actually I am a lil scared seeing so much blood coz this does not feel like normal periods..i wanted to know how long should this last normally?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (11 hours later)
Brief Answer: EXPLAINED BELOW Detailed Answer: Is the bleeding heavier than a normal period ? Normally it should be over within 3 - 4 days at the maximum . How long has it been ? Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can I Get Pregnant After An Intercourse During My Period?

Brief Answer: LESS CHANCES OF PREGNANCY Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Generally, having sex other than the ovulatory period does not result in a pregnancy. Ovulation occurs on day 14 as a rule if you have a 28 day cycle. So to answer your question, chances of pregnancy are less in your case. ALso, when taken within 48 hours, Unwanted 72 is more than 90 % effective in preventing a pregnancy. So please do not worry, I think you are reasonably well protected. Just to be on the safer side, please take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after unprotected sex. ALso, the vaginal bleeding experienced by you is withdrawal bleeding in response to the hormones in the Unwanted 72. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.