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Is it safe to have sex 17 or 18 days after the last period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Whoa Nelly !: No it isn't. Please use protection every time you have sex if you desire to avoid pregnancy.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 2/7/2016

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