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How Long Do Sperm Live In The Female Reproductive System?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: How long do sperm live in female reproductive system?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 minutes later)
Hi,

sperms live a maximum of 36hours.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)
So a day and a half? I heard they can live up to 5 days
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, sperms cells can survive for up to five days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Spwrms can actually live for up to 5days. am sorry that because 36hours is for the egg and not the sperm cell after ejaculation.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How Long Do Sperm Live In The Female Reproductive System?

Hi, sperms live a maximum of 36hours.