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I started my period a day early and had light spotting two days before that. on the patch and don't have sex but do other things. i wiped my area with a towel that had dried semen on it. is here even a possibility of pregnancy? i know it might be a dumb q

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Unlikely: There is virtually no chance of pregnancy without sexual intercourse.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/1/2015

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A member asked:

I started my period a day early and had light spotting two days before that. on the patch and don't have sex but do other things. i wiped my area with a towel that had dried semen on it. is here even a possibility of pregnancy? i know it might be a dumb q

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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