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If sperm is deposited anywhere in the vagina can you get pregnant? or they have to be deposited at the cervix by the penis?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Sperm are motile: Which means they can move under their own power. Is it highly likely? No, but possible. Condoms prevent this concern as well as STDs. Good luck.

Answered 11/16/2020

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Anywhere inside: Sperm deposited anywhere inside the vagina can fertilize an egg.

Answered 11/16/2020

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Dr. Edward Teller answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: A good swimmer can go anyplace it wants. Women can become pregnant even then the sperm is deposited relatively far from the cervix.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sperm is mobile.: Although the most effective way to promote conception is to have the sperm as close to the cervical os, remember that sperm is motile and can live in the vaginal vault for several days. Therefore sperm anywhere in the vagina can potentially cause pregnancy. If pregnancy is not wanted use protection. Good luck.

Answered 6/21/2015

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