AboutAllison Expertise I can answer questions on birth control including how they work, the pros and cons of different methods, why you might choose one over the other, how to correct mistakes you may have made in using the device and more. As well, I can help with general knowledge on STIs, symptoms, incubation, transmission, and treatment.
Experience I have experience in birth control and sexual health education counselling since 2003. I have worked with two affiliates of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and have been extensively trained by them. As well, I have a Masters in Applied Science (Sexual Health).
Question what if a man pulls out during sex 6 days before ovulation what are the chances of becoming pregnant
Answer Dear Akia,
An average human woman ovulates 14 days before her period comes. However, most women (unless they are measuring their temperature every day and using some kind of natural fertility method) cannot tell exactly when they will ovulate. As well, some research has shown that there may be more than one ovulation per cycle, and most women have a slightly different length of cycle each month. This makes it incredibly hard to know when the egg will be fertile for impregnation and is one of the reasons that it is said that there is no 'safe' time.
Sperm lives an average of 5 to 7 days inside a woman's body and the woman's egg at ovulation lives 24 hours. As well, if the man has 'successfully' pulled out that means he has not ejaculated. However, there is pre-cum or lubrication of the penis which also contains a small amount of sperm, thus even with pulling out some sperm will be in the woman's body.
Thus, my answer to you would be that most likely no, but there is still a very small chance because it would be difficult to predict when you would be fertile.
I would recommend that it is a good idea to always have a few spare condoms in your bathroom or in your purse just in case of times like this.
So in conclusion, the chances are small, but I would not recommend this as a method of birth control as it is highly unpredictable and there is a chance of becoming pregnant if you do this during fertile times of your cycle. If you are finding yourself in this situation perhaps it is time to re-evaluate your regular birth control methods and maybe talk to a doctor about finding something more predictable.
