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Can having sex a few times a week at least regulate cycles? i have pcos and my cycles are between 80 days and 120 days long .

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: frequency of sex will have no impact on cycle regularity

Answered 11/2/2016

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I have pcos, taking vitex to regulate my cycle. Mild continuous cramping 6 days after period with regular unprotected sex. Wha could be causing this?

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I tested home urine pregnancy test 5 times, the last one being at 24weeks after sex. Every time it came negative. I've had scanty bleedings every month after 10day doses of Primolut N. I'm obese and have PCOS. Can it be cryptic pregnancy? Am I preg?

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I finished my period on July 10 and had unprotected sex 3 times on July 22nd. What are my odds since I am not on birth control and I have PCOS. My partner is MTF transgender and has taken estrogen for over a year?

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