Question 1

how long do sperm live? ive read no longer then 3-5 days, but other sources say up to 7 days. why different answers?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: On average (for most cases), it's true for sperms to live 3-5 days. Known to most if not all, so-called normal range denotes the inclusion of 95% of cases, which is used for common reference in study and understanding.

Question 2

how long do sperm live in a woman's body?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 week: That is an interesting question. Although sperm have been reported to live up to 1 week inside a woman's uterus, sperm are most capable of living and producing a pregnancy within 2-3 days.

Question 3

how long do sperm live up 2 if its in a cup?

Accepted Answer

Depending: Upon the situation, ( temperature, hydration, chemical exposure, etc)  only for a period of several hours. Why would you put the poor guys in a cup in the first place?

Question 4

on average how long do sperm live in a women?

Accepted Answer

Days: I have learned that sperm can remain viable within the female genital tract for three days, but this is old knowledge.  Let's see what other doctors have to say.

Question 5

ok so i've read up on how long do sperm live, and some say 2-5 days and some say two weeks. what is the answer?! please help me.

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Sperm: Only afew hours outside the vagina. Usually 2 or 3 in the right environment but occasionally up to 5 days.

Question 6

how long do sperm live in a sterile cup?

Accepted Answer

30-45 minutes: Sperm can survive longer than 30-45 minutes but to remain viable for pregnancy the sperm really should be processed in that time frame. Sperm not processed within 45 minutes often lose their ability to move around and get to an egg.

Question 7

how long do sperm live before ovulation? what's the min and the max?

Accepted Answer

Not certain: There has never been any definitive study on how long sperm live within the tubes. What we do know is that fertilization must occur within 12 hours of ovulation. I tell my patients that they need to "aim" for those hours if they wish to become pregnant.

Question 8

how long do sperm live inside the womens body? some ppl say 3-5 others up to 7 am confused!!!

Accepted Answer

Maybe all are right: Nobody knows how long a specific person's sperm will survive in a specific person's body, on a particular day, after certain activities, and before other activities... which means it's all an unknown (so, 3~5~7). That means one should avoid that question, by either using contraception properly if not wanting a baby, or having sex daily for several days around ovulation time if wanting a baby.

Question 9

how long do sperm live in a condom?

Accepted Answer

Not well known: I am not aware of exact studies on this, but I have had several clients obtain semen samples for analysis by collecting from non-lubricated latex condoms during intercouse, and then transferring the semen to standard plastic collection cups.  In all such cases, motility of the sperm appeared well maintained.

Question 10

how long do sperm live if block by a diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Several Days: Most sperm live in the body for up to 2-3 days, but reports show they can live as long as 1 week. Spermacides can actually kill sperm, but barriers such as a diaphragm can prevent sperm from getting inside the cervix and uterus.

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How long do sperm live? ive read no longer then 3-5 days, but other sources say up to 7 days. why different answers?

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On average how long do sperm live in a women?

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Ok so i've read up on how long do sperm live, and some say 2-5 days and some say two weeks. what is the answer?! please help me.

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How long do sperm live in a sterile cup?

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How long do sperm live before ovulation? what's the min and the max?

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How long do sperm live inside the womens body? some ppl say 3-5 others up to 7 am confused!!!

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