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How can a woman's body automatically prevent a rape pregnancy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Doubtful: I believe that it is just as likely to conceive from a single intercourse episode whether it was forced or consensual.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

It doesn't : You can get pregnant from rape as you would from any other type of intercourse.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/6/2013

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