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Yes, it is possible to get pregnant from precum, although the risk is usually lower than with ejaculation inside the vagina. Precum may contain sperm or pick up sperm left in the urethra from a recent ejaculation, so withdrawal is not a reliable way to prevent pregnancy.

Pregnancy risk depends on whether precum or semen reached the vagina or vulva, whether ovulation was near, and whether contraception was used correctly. If this happened within the last few days and pregnancy is not desired, emergency contraception may be an option; a pharmacist, clinician, or sexual health clinic can help you choose the right timing and method.

If your period is late, take a pregnancy test. If your cycles are irregular, testing about 3 weeks after sex gives a more reliable result. Condoms and other birth control methods reduce pregnancy risk, and condoms also help reduce STI risk.