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A member asked:

3 days before and after mentration is safe for sexual intercourse

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not if sex: is unprotected and you don't wish to become pregnant. Despite lower risk of conception - recommend use of protection every time if not ready for pregnancy.

Dr Klauber and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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Pregnancy: Always practice protected intercourse if you do not desire pregnancy.

Answered 9/29/2016

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