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A member asked:

Had period sept1st and october 2nd is my obvulation. on the 17th and i had sex in october 14th could the sperm last 2 days long?

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Dr. Stephen Shaban answered

Specializes in Urology

Sperm can 2-3 days: Sperm can survive 2-3 days in a woman's reproductive tract.

Answered 10/18/2014

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