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If i washed my hands after contact with sperm and went to change my tampon after, is there a possibility of pregnancy?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Pregnancy would be highly unlikely in these circumstances.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/13/2020

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