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I had sex 3 days before ovulation could i be pregnant ?

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Yes.: Ovulation is hard to determine precisely. Sperm can stay in the oviduct (tubes) and wait for the ovum (egg) to be extruded and fertilize it.

Answered 1/23/2014

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