A 33-year-old female asked:
what are the chances of getting pregnant from withdrawal method 4 days before ovulation?
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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered
23 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Less likely : You are cutting it close but less likely than if he had ejacualted.
Answered on Sep 3, 2016
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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered
27 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: In general sperm are still around 2-3 days after intercourse and with withdrawal at least a few drop of pre-cum end up in the vagina. Each drop has about 20 million sperm. Day four there could still be a few available for fertilization. Withdrawal is not a good way to prevent pregnancy. Think about a condom or at least a spermicide like vcf.
Answered on Apr 18, 2013
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Dr. Richard Zienowicz answered
37 years experience Plastic Surgery
Too high: The withdrawal method is not a method. It is an excuse for not planning. Sperm can remain viable for long enough to occasionally penetrate the ovum causing pregnancy. There are better ways to prevent conception and avoid the worry and ultimately the responsibility of dealing with the aftermath of an unplanned pregnancy.
Answered on May 30, 2013
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Dr. Liza Kunz answered
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Half truth: The pre-cum does have sperm that can impregnate the egg. So you were absolutely right to take the morning after pill. Because you took it.
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Varies: It depends on how long your menstrual cycles normally are. Ovulation usually occurs approximately 14 days prior to your next menstrual cycle.
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