How many times can you have unprotected?

Every instance of unprotected sex, short, accidental, or “just once” puts you at risk of becoming pregnant. Even if you're on your period – because conception can sometimes occur during menstruation. The one and only way to avoid pregnancy is to use a contraception method – every time!
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Do you get pregnant every time unprotected?

Many women become pregnant from having sex just one time without birth control. At least 85% of women, who continue to have sex without birth control, even just once in a while, will be pregnant within one year.
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Will Plan B work if he came in me 4 times?

It is possible to take Plan B as many times as necessary to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Typically, it is only necessary to take one dose of Plan B each time a person has sex without contraception.
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How many times can you have unprotected before taking Plan B?

Taking the morning-after pill (also known as emergency contraception) multiple times doesn't change its effectiveness, and won't cause any long-term side effects. You can use the morning-after pill whenever you need to.
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What are the chances of getting pregnant without protection and pulling out?

The pull-out method is about 80% effective. About one in five people who rely on the pull-out method for birth control become pregnant.
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How accurate is pulling out?

If withdrawal is used correctly, every time you have sex, it is 96% effective at preventing pregnancy. Given it can be difficult to withdraw the penis during sex and sperm may be in the pre-ejaculate (pre-cum), which is usually not felt when it leaves the penis, withdrawal might only be 80% effective.
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Can I be pregnant if he didn't pull out?

Pregnancy can happen if any semen gets in your vagina or on your vulva. So the best way to make the pull out method effective is to use it with another type of birth control (like the ring, pill, or condoms).
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Can Precum get you pregnant?

You can definitely get pregnant even if the guy pulls out before he comes. Guys can leak a bit of sperm out of the penis before ejaculation. This is called pre-ejaculate ("pre-cum"). So even if a guy pulls out before he ejaculates, a girl can still become pregnant.
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When are you the most fertile?

Ovulation happens about 14 days before your period starts.
  • If your average menstrual cycle is 28 days, you ovulate around day 14, and your most fertile days are days 12, 13 and 14.
  • If your average menstrual cycle is 35 days ovulation happens around day 21 and your most fertile days are days 19,20 and 21.
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Is it OK to take Plan B twice in one week?

It is possible to take the morning after pill twice in one week, but it is not recommended for regular use. The morning after pill, such as ellaOne and Levonelle, contains a very high dose of hormones. If taken occasionally, the hormones should not be in your body long enough to cause any harmful effects.
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Does Plan B work if you nut inside?

If my girlfriend took plan b can i cum inside her without her getting pregnant? No — emergency contraception (aka the morning-after pill) can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, not before.
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What makes Plan B less effective?

Plan B works by delaying ovulation (the release of an egg). Research suggests it's likely not effective when taken after ovulation has already happened. Taking Plan B more than 72 hours after sex greatly lowers its effectiveness. Certain medications, like seizure medications, can also make it less effective.
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What weight is Plan B effective?

If you take an emergency contraception pill with levonorgestrel (like Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, and others) and you weigh more than 165 pounds, it won't work as well. ella is another emergency contraception pill that may work better for you. If you weigh 195 pounds or more, ella won't work as well.
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How many times does it take for a couple to get pregnant?

One study found that for couples having regular unprotected sex: around 7 out of 10 women aged 30 will conceive within one year. around 6 out of 10 women aged 35 will conceive within one year. around 4 out of 10 women aged 40 will conceive within one year.
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How many times does it take for a woman to get pregnant?

If you're under 35 and in good health, it's perfectly natural for it to take up to a year. It can take longer if you are older, however; for women aged 38, 67% who have regular unprotected sexual intercourse will only get pregnant after two years of trying2.
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When are you least likely to get pregnant?

The days before and during menstruation are the least fertile days of the menstrual cycle. People with a menstrual cycle that is shorter than 28 days could ovulate within days of their period ending. Menstrual cycles may shorten with age, particularly after the age of 35 years .
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How early can you tell if you are pregnant?

Pregnancy tests work by detecting a certain level of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in your pee. You can take a pregnancy test as soon as you've missed your period. However, it's best to wait at least one week after you've missed your period to get the most accurate results.
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How long after a period Am I fertile?

You're the most fertile on the few days each cycle around ovulation, which is when an egg is released. During an average menstrual cycle, there are 6 days when sex can result in pregnancy. This is often called the 'fertile window' and includes the 5 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself.
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How many times does it take to get pregnant from Precum?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the chance of conceiving from pre-cum is about 20% if you're using the withdrawal method. So, while it's low risk, it's not impossible.
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How hard is it to get pregnant?

For most couples trying to conceive, the odds that a woman will become pregnant are 15% to 25% in any particular month. Age. After you reach age 30, your chances of conceiving in any given month fall, and they decrease as you age, dropping steeply in your 40s.
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Will Plan B work if I weigh 200 lbs?

In the U.S., there is no weight limit for Plan B. Health Canada, a regulatory agency, placed a warning on levonorgestrel products for their country, though. The labels warn of lower effectiveness in those who weigh more than 165 lbs and a lack of effectiveness in those who weigh more than 175 lbs.
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Can I take 2 Plan B pills if I'm overweight?

Double dose of Plan B is not effective in preventing pregnancy for higher BMIs. A higher body mass index could be a risk factor in how effective the morning-after pill is in preventing pregnancy, and new research from Oregon Health & Science University found that doubling the standard dose did not improve outcomes.
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How much does Plan B cost?

You can also get the morning-after pill at many family planning or health department clinics, and Planned Parenthood health centers. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $40-$50. Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, and My Way generally cost less — about $15-$45.
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How to avoid pregnancy?

9 types of contraception you can use to prevent pregnancy (with pictures!)
  1. The Condom. ...
  2. The Oral Contraceptive Pill. ...
  3. Intrauterine Device (IUD) ...
  4. The Contraceptive Implant. ...
  5. The Contraceptive Injection. ...
  6. Emergency Contraception Pill (The 'Morning After' Pill) ...
  7. Contraceptive Ring. ...
  8. Diaphragm.
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