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Can you get pregnant from unprotected sex two days before fertile window and 5 before ovulation?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes: Sperm can potentially survive up to 5 days or so following ejaculation, so it is possible.

Dr Adberg agreed

Answered 11/10/2015

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