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Is it common for sperm to live 6 to 7 days after intercourse before ovulation and fertilization takes place, or is that a rarity?
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Sperm survival: Sperm survicve for a max of 3 days after intercourse.
Answered 7/30/2014
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No - up to 5 days.: Sperm can survive up to 5 days in the female genital tract until fertilization.
Answered 5/10/2016
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