A female asked:

last period 9/4. already have 2 young children & trying to conceive. tracking ovulation & was positive 10/3 & today period started. is this possible?

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Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Pediatrics 17 years experience

Yes: You probably are not pregnant. Seems like your period came right on time. Try an app such as iPeriod and track your periods to find out when your optimal ovulation period (3-5 days) is, then have sex during that time period for the optimal results

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