Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse During Menstruation?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

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Question : Hi,I had a unprotected sex with my bf on my 2nd day of periods last month.He didn't ejaculate in me,just inserted and removed.will I get pregnant?I missed my periods for 4days..is it mean I'm pregnant?I'm so stressed bcoz of this.please provide me a solution

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please do get a urine pregnancy test done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Sexual intercourse on the second day of the periods usually do not lead to pregnancy as it is considered safe period.
However, it is not absolute and pregnancy can occur. Periods can be delayed due to stress also.
I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you both good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Will a urine pregnancy test will give a absolute result by now?how long the periods will be delayed due to stress?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
urine pregnancy test gives accurate result

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes the urine pregnancy test gives accurate results even after one day of missed periods.
Stress can delay periods for upto 2-3 weeks.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

I'll take pregnancy test..is there any way to get periods? already past few days I was taking seasame,papaya n vitamin c rich fruits to get periods eventhough I didn't get periods...is taking the above mentioned foods affect anything?please let me know

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not scientifically proved

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, these fruits are not scientifically proved to have any effect on the periods.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 hours later)

Hi Doctor,I took pregnancy test today,it shows negative..but still I didn't get periods...is that test result is accurate?I'm so stressed because of this..please suggest any ways to get periods?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
urine pregnancy test is very accurate

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, urine pregnancy test is very accurate in detecting pregnancy.
You can take meprate tablet for 5 days to induce periods.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (38 hours later)

Hi Doctor,today I got bleeding in the morning..but the bleeding was brown in colour...is it normal menstrual bleeding or is it a sign of pregnancy? I'm totally confused..please let me know the reason for it..

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal menstruation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if the urine pregnancy test is negative, then there are no chances of pregnancy.
Sometimes, when periods come after prolonged time, it starts as Brown spotting and gradually convert into proper bleeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar