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Does saliva hinder sperm when ttc ?will it effect my chances of pregnancy

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No effect: from saliva. Will not change pregnancy likelihood.

Dr Sanner agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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