Patient's question:
Patient Gender: I had my period on the 12th last month, and had sex with my boyfriend on the 6th of this month, but he used withdrawal. Am I at risk of pregnancy? How likely is it?Doctor's answer:
External ejaculation cannot completely rule out the possibility of pregnancy, as seminal fluid can also be released during sexual intercourse. It is the sperm stored in the vas deferens that, during sexual arousal, is selectively expelled into the urethra with the contraction of the vas deferens, and then leaks into the vagina along with urethral secretions. If menstruation is delayed by more than a week, it is still necessary to use a pregnancy test to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If you do not intend to get pregnant, it is essential to take other safe contraceptive measures to avoid an unintended pregnancy.