Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Asked 10 months ago

What is the probability of pregnancy from precum?

A friend of mine was discussing unplanned pregnancy scares, and precum came up. I was always told it was risky, but how likely is it to actually lead to pregnancy?

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Shreya Menon Shreya Menon Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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The probability of pregnancy from pre-ejaculate (precum) is generally low but not impossible. It can contain active sperm, especially if there was a previous ejaculation. For accurate and reliable information on contraception and pregnancy risk, consulting a healthcare professional is always the best approach.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I've heard this question come up a lot. While it's generally considered low, it's not zero, right? Because pre-ejaculate can sometimes contain sperm. It's definitely something to be aware of if you're not planning a pregnancy.

Priya Chatterjee Priya Chatterjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago

This is something that makes me a bit anxious. I always heard it's very low, but not zero. Has anyone else felt worried about this? It feels like one of those things where you wish there was a clear yes or no answer.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

From a medical standpoint, while the risk is lower than full ejaculation, pregnancy from pre-ejaculate is possible because it can contain sperm. My advice, which I'd give to any patient in a good hospital, is to use reliable contraception if you want to prevent pregnancy. Ask your doctor clearly about effective methods.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan beta, humare gaon mein bhi log ispar baat karte hain. Kabhi kabhi chances hote hain, bolte hain. Zyaada risk nahi lena chahiye. Agar bachcha nahi chahiye toh dhyan se rehna chahiye, saavdhani zaroori hai.

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Beta, purane zamane se log kehte hain ki saavdhaani hi sabse accha tareeka hai. Aise mamle mein kabhi bhi poori tarah se vishwas nahi karna chahiye ki kuch nahi hoga. Always be careful. Koi ghar ke nuskhe toh iske liye nahi hote, medical advice hi leni chahiye.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Well, I'm not a doctor, so I won't give medical advice. But from what I've heard and experienced indirectly, it's wise to assume there's always some risk, however small. If you want to avoid pregnancy, use proper protection.

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