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My husband and i had sex the day before ovulation can i get pregnant

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Yes: Sperm are viable in a female's reproductive system for up to 5 days, so sex up to that long before ovulation can still result in pregnancy.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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