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I'm 43 and ovulate each month. husband is 39 and sa is normal. no ewcm since last year. can sperm reach egg successfully w/ creamy watery mucus???

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Mucous: The answer is yes. You can become pregnant with any type of mucous as long as you are ovulating. :)

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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