Yes, it is possible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days. So if intercourse occurs 3 days before ovulation, the sperm can be waiting for the egg when it is released and fertilize it.
It's not common but can happen. Ovulation timing can be a bit tricky to pinpoint exactly. Sometimes there are hormonal fluctuations that can make the body release an egg earlier or later than expected. Also, some sperm are really hardy and can live longer than the average time, increasing the chances of fertilization even days before the expected ovulation.
The chances of a healthy pregnancy are quite good. If pregnancy occurs 3 days before ovulation, as long as there are no underlying health issues in either partner, the normal development process can take place. It's similar to getting pregnant at other times during the fertile window.
Well, I know a couple who had sex 4 days before ovulation and got pregnant. They were just casually trying, not really tracking it precisely. They think that sperm can survive for a while and managed to meet the egg just in time. It was a bit of a surprise for them, but a happy one.
The chances of getting pregnant 5 days before ovulation are relatively low but not zero. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for some time. I had a neighbor who got pregnant about 5 days before her expected ovulation. She was a bit surprised as she thought she was in a'safe' period. Generally, it's estimated that the chance might be around 10 - 20% compared to a much higher percentage closer to ovulation.
Yes, it is possible for a woman to get pregnant 5 days before ovulation. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days. If a woman has intercourse 5 days before ovulation, the sperm can be waiting for the egg when it is released. For example, my friend thought she was safe as it was a few days before her expected ovulation time but ended up pregnant. However, the chances are relatively lower compared to closer to the time of ovulation.
Well, it's not very common but it can happen. Usually, people think it's a 'safe' time but our bodies are complex. Hormonal imbalances or other factors might cause late ovulation. In such cases, the sperm that entered the body before the expected period could fertilize the egg when it's finally released, leading to pregnancy.
There are many success stories. Some couples found that having sex 5 days before ovulation led to pregnancy because sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, waiting for the egg to be released. This gave them the chance to conceive even without having sex exactly at the time of ovulation.
A couple I know was tracking the female's ovulation. They decided to have sex 3 days before the predicted ovulation day. The male's sperm had a relatively long lifespan. As the female ovulated, the sperm were still viable and managed to penetrate the egg. They were really happy when they got a positive pregnancy test. This success might also be related to their relatively stress - free lifestyle which could have positively influenced the reproductive process.