Is it possible to get pregnant with semen stuck in the vagina?

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Hello doctor. Me and my boyfriend are close but not related. She put semen on my vagina with her hand, will she be pregnant? Should I take emergency contraception? Looking forward to receiving a reply from the doctor. I would like to thank you.
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Doctor, I and my boyfriend had sex, when I had sex my boyfriend didn't ejaculate before coming out and did I take his sperm and apply it to my vagina em. So the doctor asked me if semen stuck in the vagina is pregnant? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you.
Nguyen Bao Chi (1999)
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Hello!
The process of conception takes place when the male ejaculates into the woman's vagina, the sperm enter the fallopian tube and live up to 7 days in the right environment to wait for the egg to be released from the ovary. If the sperm and egg meet in the fallopian tube, the zygote forms, which will swim to the uterus to implant. Pregnancy is considered successful.
With the information you provide conception is still possible. Because the boyfriend's hand has semen on it, it means that the sperm can enter the vagina. Meanwhile, the female vagina also secretes mucus, which lubricates, helps sperm move easily into the uterus, this is also the cause of unwanted pregnancy.
Therefore, to prevent unwanted pregnancy, you can take emergency contraception within 72 hours (3 days) after sex, the sooner you take it, the higher the effectiveness of contraception. However, you should note, emergency contraceptive pills are only used in reluctant cases, should be limited because it has many side effects, disrupts the menstrual cycle, and even affects the ability to get pregnant. pregnancy if used more than 2 times/month.
You can go to Vinmec Health System facilities nationwide to get detailed advice from experienced doctors.
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!