IS Pregnancy Possible Through Withdrawal Method?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016

Question: Thank you doctor, it's been 24 days today I haven't gotten my period yet, I know it can still come till day 28-35..
But I'm thinking that maybe I can be pregnant coz I haven't been using any protection but using "the pull out method"

I don't know.. If I did a test now would

If I did a pregnancy tomorrow which is 24 day..would it show? I don't think I am but I don't know

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
High chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, how are you doing?
Frankly pull out method has a high failure rate so chances of pregnancy are high.
But it is too early to test so wait for another 5-6 days and then do pregnancy test in early morning sample of urine.
I was under impression that now you want to conceive that is why you have left contraception.
If you are still doubtful about planning your family then you can take pills and enjoy your sexual life better (instead of using pull out method)
Take care dear and keep me updated as always.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Ok I'm going to wait until another 5-6 days to see if I come on periods, what if it's not pregnancy and I haven't got periods what could that mean? Ok il do the test then..

Thank you doctor for always being there x

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear, that will be the best approach.
But in general nothing to worry and most likely you will get your periods in case the pregnancy is not there.
I hope you haven't taken any emergency contraceptive pill.
I'm always there dear.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad