What are the odds?

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Registered: 12-07-2003
What are the odds?
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Wed, 07-28-2004 - 9:08pm
I am a little bit nervous. Does anyone know what the odds would be in this situation? I had sex around the day of ovulation, my partner used a condom, but before he put it on he went inside of me probably 4 or 5 times. But ejaculated with the condom on. Am I worried for nothing? The chances of me being pg are probably slim to none right? Thank you for helping me....
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Registered: 01-15-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 10:22pm
If the condom was your only form of contraception, there is a chance you could become pregnant playing around like this! Pre-ejaculate, which can be present most of the time that he is erect, does contain sperm. There aren't as many as in ejaculate, but if you are very fertile, there could be enough to get you pregnant.

If this was very recent, you could look into emergency contraception. If it is too long ago for that, you're down to waiting for your period to show. If your period is late you will likely want to test for pregnancy.

I wouldn't say the chances are *high* that you will become pregnant from this, but the possibility does exist. Good Luck, I hope everything turns out favorably.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-29-2004 - 8:03am
While I hate to admit it, I've done this too, back before I started using the pill (waaay long time ago). Fortunately nothing bad ever happened, but no way would I ever do it again, knowing what I know now.

If you aren't certain that you were ovulating, that's a plus right there--most women think they ovulate X number of days into their cycle, but unless you can back that up with fertility indicators (basal body temperature, cervical mucous, and cervical position), you really don't know for sure.

Otherwise, it's kind of anybody's guess as to whether or not there was pre-ejaculate present and if it contained sperm. There's no way to come up with a number!

In the future, if you suspect that something like this might happen again, you could always use a spermicidal insert, gel, film, or foam. Spermicides alone are only about 85% effective, but for early play and backup to a condom, it might offer you peace of mind.

Good luck!

Judie
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Registered: 07-28-2004
Thu, 07-29-2004 - 8:52am
Junebugs- I'm in a similar situation... a few weeks ago my partner went inside of me a few times with out a condom, but never ejaculated and now I'm waiting around for my period. I know the chances may be slim that I'm pregnant, but it's hell waiting around. I haven't taken a pregnancy test yet, but I am about 4 days late and I'm really scared! This was my first experience with sex and at this point...I'm never doing it again!! I hope everything works out for you.
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Registered: 12-07-2003
Thu, 07-29-2004 - 4:36pm
unfortunately i am quite certain i was ovulating, as i had my ovulation pain that night. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.....but i am still hoping the chances are very slim and i am worked up for nothing....