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A 25-year-old female asked:

I am charting my cycles with my bbt. my husband and i had (unprotected) sex the day of my temperature rise, so 1 day after ovulation. is it possible to get pregnant?

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Dr. Kevin Rosenberg
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: It is possible, but the most fertile time for intercourse is 2-3 days before ovulation.
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Last updated Aug 24, 2015

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