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On the day a female ovulates, how long do you have to have the egg fertilzed for pregnancy?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

About 2-3 days: The time frame and viability of sperm in the female genital is variable.

Answered 10/31/2012

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