Re: How long will sperm live inside the femal body after ejaculation?

Date: Thu Jul 15 14:53:02 1999
Posted By: Adrian Canale-Parola, General Medical Practitioner
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 931736372.Me

Message:


Hi Erin

In normal circumstances, about 100 million spermatozoa are ejaculated into 
the vagina at intercourse in humans, yet only about 100 manage to reach 
the ovum in the tubal ampulla.

This distance (vagina to ampulla) is covered in about 30 minutes, so 
fertilization can take place fairly soon after intercourse, yet some 
spermatozoa may remain fertile and motile in the female reproductive tract 
for 1 to 2 days.

Best wishes

Doc C-P

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