Miami, FL
A 19-year-old female asked:
Protected sex week before predicted ovulation .wasn't fertile days yet. what are the chances of pregnancy? no actual ejaculation in condom mayb pre-c
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
pregnancy risk: If used consistently & correctly, a condom can prevent pregnancy up to 98%. Because condoms are often used inconsistently & not correctly = efficacy is about 82 to 85%. Timing of intercourse also impacts conception.
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