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Is sperm life max 3-5days? many diff.answers here even one that said 8 days. what is life term once ejaculated in woman for fertilizing egg b4 oving?
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72 hours: 72 hours or 3 days is the most likely lifespan of sperm in the female genital tract. However some sperm can live up to 5 days.
Answered 8/9/2018
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