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Had sex around time of ovulation using withdrawal method. is there still a chance of pregnancy?

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Yes: Withdrawal method does not work very well. If you want to be sure you are not pregnant, check pregnancy test 3 weeks after sex or one week after a missed period in the first morning urine. If you do not want a baby, consider getting some form of birth control. Withdrawal method is not a good choice.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Yes: The withdrawal method of birth control is not 100 % effective, therefore it is possible to get pregnant.

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Answered 8/7/2015

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