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Can wearing a high heel shoe prevent a lady of being pregnant?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

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No: no. Women in high heeled shoes get pregnant all the time. Abstinence and contraceptives prevent pregnancy.

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Answered 4/30/2015

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