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Planned parenthood says sperm on the vulva can cause pregnancy. how likely is the event to occur? are you more likely to win the lottery?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Possible yes.: Way more likely than the lottery, maybe 1 or 2 %, lottery is 1 in 100 million or so. Use a effective birth control method all of the time.

Answered 1/14/2020

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A member asked:

Planned parenthood says sperm on the vulva can cause pregnancy. how likely is the event to occur? are you more likely to win the lottery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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