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I had sex two days before my last period (started july16), it was shorter by 2-3 days. could i be pregnant? noticed swollen breasts and it's now aug 7

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doubtful: You would have ovulated 14 days before your period starts. The egg is fertile for only about 24 hours after ovulation - so it would be too late in the cycle to conceive by 2 days before your period.

Answered 9/29/2016

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