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Can one conceive when having unprotected sex 8 days b4 periods in a cycle of 28days?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You are asking about: Having unprotected sex on day 20 when ovulation is predicted to be day 14. That would be very long for a viable sperm to persist - but never say never when it comes to pregnancy. Use protection every time you have sex if not ready for pregnancy.

Answered 10/9/2013

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