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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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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.
Answered 2/3/2015
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