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A 24-year-old female asked:

What are the chances of pregnancy if me and my partner had protected sex around ovulation time? my period is 4 days late.

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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Pregnancy test: The chance of pregnancy is somewhere around 20% each time a woman ovulates with sperm present. Check a pregnancy test: it should be accurate if you are late for your period.
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Last updated May 9, 2013

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