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A member asked:

Is it possible the if sperm escaped during the pullout method 4 days before ovulation could cause a pregnancy?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Not impossible: Introducing sperm into the vagina of a fertile woman is always a risk for pregnancy.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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