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Is it possible to ovulate and get pregnant exactly 5 days before period is due. and miss expected period ?

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Yes: as long as egg and sperm are still in proximity it is possible even though most women only have about a 24-48 optimal window to conceive, it can occur after that window

Answered 3/12/2017

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A member asked:

Is it possible to ovulate and get pregnant exactly 5 days before period is due. and miss expected period ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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