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Can pre sperm survive a week before ovulation. sex off period no protection no ejaculation. 32 day cycle?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Almost: Sperm can survive and cause pregnancy for up to 6 days. There is about a 3 in 1000 chance of conceiving by having sex 6 days before ovulation.

Answered 12/15/2014

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