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On clomid, (clomiphene) and i've been having sex every other day but i think my ovulation was yesterday, it was a day where i didn't have sex. can i still conceiv?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Yes: Most docs recommend daily intercourse since the pregnancy rates a higher. However, sperm can live in the cervical mucus for 3 days and result in a pregnancy.

Answered 6/8/2013

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