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If you cannot have an orgasm, does that mean that you cannot get pregnant?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Orgasm for the female is not required for pregnancy to occur. Many women never have an orgasm and yet they can get pregnant without difficulty.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 7/12/2012

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