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A member asked:
How long do you think is a woman fertile before and after her period?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
1-2 days: One, maybe two days in a normal cycle. People think its longer because she might conceive from intercourse several days earlier than her 'fertile period.'.
Answered 12/9/2013
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3 before, 1 after: Sperm can last for 3 days in the cervical mucus so they may still be there even if ovulation occurs 3 days later. The egg then remains fertilizable for about 12 hours, certainly less than a day. If you are trying to get pregnant, this is good guideline. Do not rely on this to avoid pregnancy- use reliable contraception.
Answered 4/6/2013
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