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Can you get pregnant 3 days before fertile period & 8 days before ovulation ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Having sexual: intercourse three days prior to ovulation would increase odds of becoming pregnant. Chances are much lower if you have sexual intercourse 8 days prior to ovulation. Take care.

Answered 10/20/2014

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