Ovulation fact 7: Can you only conceive if you have sex on the day you ovulate?
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No, that's a myth. Because sperm can live for up to a week after ejaculation, they may still be in your fallopian tube when you ovulate, and so able to fertilise an egg. Research shows that even if you have sex six days prior to ovulation you stand a good chance of conceiving. If you wait to have sex only on the day you ovulate you may miss your chance of pregnancy altogether.
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Where to next?
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10 things to do before trying for a baby
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Determining the sex of your baby
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Ovulation calculator
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Print out and keep ovulation chart
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Things to do before trying for a baby: Eat and know your cycle
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Things to do before trying for a baby: The Pill and your doctor
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Understanding your cycle
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Your 20s
