Cervical Contact & Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Concerns

Question
Hello:

(Writing from Indiana)

I have searched a number of categories for someone who can possibly provide an answer to my question.  A few experts were unavailable.  Here is my question regarding pregnancy.

Is possible or common for the small hole at the end of the penis to come into direct contact with the os of the cervix so that semen can directly enter into the uterus?

I thank you for your positive comments.

Answer
Hello Kenneth fromt the U.S. (Indiana),

I am sure that is possible but only a small amount would actually get into the cervix.  Because of the tissue and resultant resistance within the cervix, not all the ejaclated semen would be able to get through so the majority would be ejected into the vagina.

Good Luck,

Dr. Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com

Monterey, California, U.S.A.

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