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I had sex april 30, the day my period ended. according to my calendar i entered my fertile window may 2 and ovulate may 8. is conception likely?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: If you do not ovulate within about 6 days of having unprotected sex, you have essentially no chance of conceiving. Having sex one time, 6 days before ovulation gives about a 3 out of 1000 chance of conception.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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