Is it safe to have sexual intercourse 4 days before menstruation?

Lizel Divina
is in the Philippines

December 27 at January 23 nag mens po ako. Regular po ako 28 day cycle po. Kaso po February 19 nagkita kami ng boyfriend ko at may ngyari po samin. Sa una po nagwithdrawal po kami pero po sa pangalawa po, pinasok po nya.

At hanggang ngayon po di na po ako dinatnan. Posible po ba na nalagyan ako? Kasi po ang pagkakaalam ko, sa araw na yun safe po ako kasi 19 at January 23 nagkaroon po ako. Kaya paranoid po ako ba't hanggang ngayon wala pa po akong menstruation. Sana po maytulongan nyo po ako salamat


Translation: I had menstruation last December 27 and January 23. I have regular 28 day menstrual cycle. But on February 19, I went out with my boyfriend and we ended up having sexual intercourse. The first time, we did withdrawal method of contraception. But the second time, he ejaculated inside me.

Until now, I still do not have menstrual period. Could I be pregnant? Because from what I know, I was safe/not fertile on February 19, because my last period was on January 23. That is why I am paranoid why I still do not have menstruation.

 

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Dr. HIMANI SANWARIA
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Hi Lizel,
Though you have done intercourse in safe period, but still I would suggest you to get a blood test done for pregnancy as there is always 1% chance of getting pregnant throughout your cycle if you opt for unprotected sex and the risk exists even without ejaculation.
According to me, it is safer to use barrier method(condom) of contraception than withdrawl method. Anyways, best of luck.

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