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What Are My Chances Of Getting Pregnant At This Time?
I have been on the birth control pill, Apri, for 4 months now. I have not missed one day, and I always take them on time. My partner and I had sex while I was on my period. He did not pull out. I was also taking the drug Cipro for a UTI. This was about two weeks ago. Should I be concerned about pregnancy?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
Hallow Dear,
Since you are taking birth control pills regularly, you do not have to worry about pregnancy.
Moreover, your had intercourse on your period. Intercourse during this period cannot cause pregnancy as there is no egg.
The egg is released 14 days prior to the next expected menses. Egg has a life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence a period of about one week around the egg release is fertility window. Unprotected intercourse during this fertility window can cause pregnancy. Your intercourse was far away from this fertility window; hence you do not have to be concerned about the pregnancy.
One more advice : Intercourse done during menses carries the risk of infection and some other risks to the woman. Please avoid these days for sexual contacts.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Since you are taking birth control pills regularly, you do not have to worry about pregnancy.
Moreover, your had intercourse on your period. Intercourse during this period cannot cause pregnancy as there is no egg.
The egg is released 14 days prior to the next expected menses. Egg has a life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence a period of about one week around the egg release is fertility window. Unprotected intercourse during this fertility window can cause pregnancy. Your intercourse was far away from this fertility window; hence you do not have to be concerned about the pregnancy.
One more advice : Intercourse done during menses carries the risk of infection and some other risks to the woman. Please avoid these days for sexual contacts.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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