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If i had sex a day before my ovulation date n then had sex 3 days after my ovulation can i still get pregnant. i want to have a child so bad?

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Yes: Sperm can survive in the vaginal environment for several days, so it is not necessary to have sex at the exact time of ovulation.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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Yes: Having intercourse around the time of ovulation every other day is a good way to try to achieve pregnancy. It might take some time.

Answered 1/28/2018

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