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Is it true that if you have sex while on your period your less likely to get pregnant?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: it is true. You can only get pregnant around the time of ovulation. If you are having your period, you can't get pregnant.

Answered 1/7/2015

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