Question 1

what is the average lifespan of a sperm inside female body?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5 days: Sperm ejaculated in woman's vagina can live in womwn's cervical mucus or upper genital tract for 3 to 5 days

Question 2

med books all say smthng different re sperm lifespan.1 book says max is 4 dys, 1 book says max is 5 dys, 1 bk says max is 6 days, another book says max is 7 days. which book is correct? very confused!

Accepted Answer

It's all the same: In real life, in one woman, nobody knows exactly when all the sperm are dead, when the egg actually pops out of an ovary, when an egg is fertilized, nor when a fertilized egg implants into the uterus... All dates are estimates, so 4 days = 5 days = 6 days = 7 days.  They are all the same day in real life. As long as the husband is the only source of sperm, none of this matters.

Question 3

does x chromosome sperm live longer than y chromosome sperm? if so what is the lifespan difference?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: There is no difference in the lifespan of different sexed sperm.  The Y chromosome is trivially lighter than the X chromosome sperm which might help explain the fact that more males are conceived than females.

Question 4

what is the lifespan of freshly washed sperm after iui?i did iui 24 hrs post ovidrel shot and i felt ovulation 38 hrs post shot.any success chances?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: In real life, sperms may survive up to 3-7 days inside female genital tract after ejaculation. So, we may expect the washed sperms will not live longer than the natural ones. But, it would be easier and practical to address this question to your attending doc of the event - IUI. For now, just sit tight, watch for pregnancy-related symptoms, and do pregnancy test timely. Best wish ...

Question 5

very little sperm?

Accepted Answer

Need testing: If you low sperm count, you need an evaluation to determine the cause. It may be a hormonal problem, obstruction, or failure of the testicles to make sperm. Routine blood tests will help identify the cause.

Question 6

is thick sperm normal?

Accepted Answer

DEPENDS: On how often that man has been ejaculating lately. It tends to thin out a bit the more frequently it comes out.

Question 7

why do i have clear sperm?

Accepted Answer

Semen: Semen can have all kinds of different appearances based upon recent food, sex, medications or supplements, etc.  Sperm are microscopic and cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Question 8

does sperm survive on towel?

Accepted Answer

No: Sperm is very fragile and won't survive the stress of any environment outside of the body.

Question 9

how to increase sperm counts?

Accepted Answer

Easy. Stay healthy: Sperm production wants to run hard and fast. By poisoning your body with drugs, tobacco and processed foods ( i call it airport food) you drag things down. Stay fit, stay trim, stay healthy, reduce your stress and treat your body like a temple. See: http://www.Theturekclinic.Com/increase-male-fertility.Html.

Question 10

what cause sperm to be white?

Accepted Answer

What is is....: That is the natural color without any excess cells or blood or other fluids.  I am not sure what you are really asking. It is just what it is.

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Does x chromosome sperm live longer than y chromosome sperm? if so what is the lifespan difference?

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