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Re: questing more info on pre-ejaculatory -repost (sorry if doubled)

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 15:23:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 24 Oct 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Wed, 24 Oct 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I have read the archives and other various sites regarding the sperm
>>concentration of pre-ejac fluid...but am finding conflicting opinions on
>>it regarding the amount of sperm and the likelihood of conception from
>>it...am wondering if there had to have been a prior ejactulation for it
>>to contain any sperm, or if it is created in the pre fluid itself? My
>>husband and I have 3 great children already and use condoms as our
>>method of birth control...we did however have foreplay where of course
>>pre-ejacuation fluid was present...the pre-fluid came in contact with my
>>vaginal area and fluids (no penetration..just contact) and am wondering
>>how likely that is that that would/could cause a pregnancy if this
>>occured during my ovulation period. Just wanting to know if it's said
>>that pre-ejac can cause pregnancy because it's a theoretical possibility
>>or if it truly is a genuine concern and should be avoided if pregnancy
>>is not desired? Should a condom be used as soon as erection is achieved?
>>...thanks in advance!

Pre-ejaculatory fluid can contain viable sperm. There does not have to be a prior ejaculation. Pregnancy is possible, but not likely in the scenario you describe. If contact is going to occur, then a condom is the safest option... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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