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How Long Can Sperm Live In The Urethra After Ejaculation?
Question: How long does sperm in urethra live after ejaculation if urination does not happen within the next few hours
Brief Answer:
Residual sperms are washed out by next urination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, studies suggest viability may not be more than next urination or one hour. Reason is, urine is acidic,and ammonia in urine, is also an added factor for destruction of the sperms, remaining in the urethra.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Residual sperms are washed out by next urination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, studies suggest viability may not be more than next urination or one hour. Reason is, urine is acidic,and ammonia in urine, is also an added factor for destruction of the sperms, remaining in the urethra.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Yes but if you dont urinate after ejaculation what happens to it?
Brief Answer:
Life-span of about one hour only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
As mentioned earlier, it's life-span in the urethra, is about one hour only, due to local hostile environment.
Hope your doubts are cleared now.
Life-span of about one hour only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
As mentioned earlier, it's life-span in the urethra, is about one hour only, due to local hostile environment.
Hope your doubts are cleared now.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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