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A female asked:
Can showering,douching,wiping prevent pregnancy at all if semen has come in contact or near vagina,vulva?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Not at all: None of those things will help decrease the risk of pregnancy after intercourse. Use over the counter Plan B if intercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. Then see a doctor to start birth control to avoid these scares in the future.
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Last updated May 24, 2015
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