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A 39-year-old male asked:
F you have sex several hours before period can sperm survive the period and cause pregnancy with an early ovulation after period?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
Life of sperm: Sperm have a practical life span of 48-72 hours, so having sex prior to a period which is generally fourteen days before your next ovulation will not result in pregnancy.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Depends: Pregnancy has been documented from exposure on any day of a woman's cycle, including during menses. It is rare, but some women ovulate at odd intervals & those with irregular cycles would be most at risk. If pregnancy is really something you need to avoid, you should always use BC or consider EC.
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Last updated Sep 7, 2018
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