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Once you start to ovulate how long do u have until it's not able to be fertallized?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Varies: Viability of the egg varies due to many factors, but most estimate about a 24-48 hour window.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

24 hours or less: An oocyte can be fertilized for a maximum of 24 hours after ovulation, many believe only 10-12 hours. Technically that's not quite the same as saying 24 hours after detection of an lh surge. It's much shorter than most realize, the idea of "4-5 fertile days" is not biologically correct at all, it's a simplification for timing strategy at home.

Answered 12/20/2012

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