Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse In A Patient With Irregular Menstruation?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

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Question : Hi, I am a 33 year old relatively healthy female. My last period started April 24th and my cycles are normally 30 days. However, over the past year they have been a little whacky coming every two weeks a couple of times. I had unprotected sex on May 6th and I am so worried about the possibility of pregnancy. I've been feeling like PMS is starting. What do you think my chances are to have conceived on that date from one time? I am very worried. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hormonal disturbances or local pathology in uterus

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pregnancy can occur from a single episode of unprotected intercourse.
Moreover, irregular periods and frequent menstrual bleeding is suggestive of hormonal disturbances or any local pathology in the uterus like fibroid uterus.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and hormonal disturbances, and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Would you think that the timing of the unprotected sex would put me in high risk of pregnancy if my period is on a regular 30 day cycle. I feel like I am about to start soon. My breasts are sore and I have had some pink spotting on the toilet paper.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of pregnancy are there

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You had intercourse on day 12 of your menstrual cycle, which is considered as a fertile period in a 30 day cycle.
So, the chances of pregnancy are there.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (48 minutes later)

Yes, I know there is a chance, but I am hoping it is only a slight chance. I took 7 OPK's starting two days after we had intercourse. I never had a positive result. Should I take this as any assurance?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No chance

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, this can be a reassuring fact that pregnancy will not occur.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (16 hours later)

So, I am anywhere from 7 - 12 days post ovulation. I have taken two pregnancy tests, advanced kind, and they are negative.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,, pregnancy test, if negative after10 days post ovulation, is considered as negative pregnancy test.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Well, false negative yesterday. I took two pregnancy tests this morning and I am pregnant. Not sure what to do.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please decide

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, it depends upon the fact whether want to continue with pregnancy or not.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina