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A member asked:

Does ovulation stop immediately an egg is fertilised?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

6 days: Ovulation is over about 6-7 days before the egg is fertilized.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/23/2013

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