A 38-year-old female asked:
Ita that truth that having sex 3 days before ovulating i can have better chance ro conceive a baby girl?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 36 years experience
No: I haven't actually heard of this method but would not think it would affect the sex of the baby you're trying to conceive. The best method for increasing chances of either sex of a baby is a selective sperm wash with insemination.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
No: This is not a method to change the sex ratio of offspring.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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