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How likely am i to get pregnant 5 days before ovulation using the pull out method? i have 28 day cycles since i began charting 8 months ago.

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Dr. Creighton Likes answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Possible: The "pull out" method is not a good form of birth control. If you don't get your period on time, take a pregnancy test.

Answered 7/13/2017

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