Dear Doctor! Can I get pregnant 5 days before...

Can you get pregnant 5 days before ovulation ?
Well, if you have intercourse 5 days before the date of ovulation, the chance of getting pregnant is too small, considering that the sperm can stay alive for 72 hours in the womb.

Is there an emergency contraception method?
The answer is yes, there is multiple methods that can be used such as:
1. Birth control pills known as emergency pills or Morning-After pill
2. IUD

What are the Morning-pills?
They are Levonorgestrel pills. It is recommended to take only one pill within 72 hours of having sexual intercourse.
How to diagnose pregnancy?
Pregnancy can be diagnosed by urine analysis as well as BHCG test which is the hormone of pregnancy.

Interpretation of the tests results:
1. Urine test will be positive if 2 lines appear on it.
2. Pregnancy hormone test will be positive if the test is more than 25.