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To increase my chances of conceiving, what should be my intercourse pattern during my 'fertility window' ? ...every day? every other day?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

At least every other: Most recommendations are to have relations at least every other day starting 2 to 4 days before you expect to ovulate. However, having relations every day does not decrease the chances of conceiving.

Answered 9/13/2013

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