Is Pregnancy Possible By Having Unprotected Sex During Periods?

Posted on Wed, 20 May 2015

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Question : I am a 25 year old with little to no sexual history. On the day that I started my period, My fiancé and I got a little carried away. At the time I was using a tampon, we were both unclothed: there was contact but due to the presence of my tampon I do not believe there was penetration of any kind. In fear, I replaced my tampon almost immediately. I know that it is possible, though rare, to become pregnant from pre-ejaculation fluid. Considering the added circumstance that I had just started my period, I believe the chance is even less likely. However, I can not make the fear that I could conceive from this childish slip leave my mind. Can you confirm that it would indeed be unlikely for conception under these circumstances or are my fears reasonably justified?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The chances are very unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
The chances of pregnancy are very unlikely in your case because in these type of sexual activities the chances are not there because there is no penetration and you get your period also.
So do not take any stress, there is no chances of pregnancy.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards

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