Will I get pregnant despite the withdrawal method of contraception?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am looking for some advice. I had unprotected intercourse tonight, and before that, my copper T came out about one and a half hours before. We did not use protection. My boyfriend pulled out, but I am unsure if he did so in time. I ended up just sitting on top of him, and he ejected over himself. My period is due in eight days. My ovulation stopped two days ago. Is it possible to still get pregnant? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

The withdrawal method has a high failure rate as the pre-ejaculate also contains sperm cells. Also, there are cases of people getting pregnant 72 hours after ovulation following unprotected sexual intercourse. Since you cannot pinpoint the time of ovulation or conclude if your partner came out on time and pre-ejaculate has sperm cells, I strongly recommend you take the Unwanted 72 pills (Levonorgestrel, emergency contraceptive pills). Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

Copper T is a nonhormonal contraceptive, and an individual is immediately fertile after removal. In your case, it has been out for one and a half hours before sex. Although when it was inside you, there was a chance that the reaction it caused would have affected your egg at ovulation two days ago. It is not certain as the egg after ovulation stays in the fallopian tube, and the Copper T effect is mainly in the uterine cavity. It was based on this that I recommend that you should take the unwanted 72 pills (Levonorgestrel). Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.