Patient's question:
Two sexual encounters were separated by three or four hours. During the first encounter, a condom was used, but during the second encounter, no condom was used. However, there was no ejaculation. Will pregnancy occur because ejaculation occurred during the first encounter?Doctor's answer:
The interval between two sexual encounters should be three or four hours. Even if there is residual semen on the penis during the first encounter, it will not lead to pregnancy because sperm has a very short survival time outside the body and dies within a few minutes. It is recommended not to be overly anxious, as the chances of pregnancy are unlikely. If you are still not reassured, you can take one emergency contraceptive pill orally within 72 hours after the encounter as a precautionary measure.