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When does a woman have the highest chance of getting pregnant?

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Spermatozoids have a lifespan of 72 hours, and the consistency in semen allows them to stay put for days after the unprotected sexual encounter took place. These two factors, are the ones that mark a "Fertile week" in a woman. During this period, the chances of pregnancy are the highest. The female body is at its optimum. read more

A woman can get pregnant from intercourse at ANY time during her cycle—yes, including during her period as the sperm remain alive, viable and able to lead to pregnancy for several days. If you want to not get pregnant—ask your MD for information on the pill, IUD, an implant, etc. read more

The chance of getting pregnant is the absolute highest on the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation. Therefore these days as well as 3 or 4 days leading up to ovulation is the best time for intercourse in terms of increasing the chance of getting pregnant. read more

The risk of having unprotected sex and getting pregnant three days prior to ovulation is 15%. You will have a 12% chance on the ovulation day. In the real world, large studies show that women who engage in unprotected sex during mid-cycle have a much lower chance of getting pregnant as the risk is around 5.8%. read more

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