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Please tell me, could a woman know when the sperm is entering the egg?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, although some: Women say they are aware the second this occurs- it is not possible for the woman to know from any physiologic responses.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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