Citronelle, AL
A 18-year-old female asked:
can a fertilized egg move after its been attached to the uterus wall, then reattach to the uterus wall in a different spot?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Unlikely: Once implantation occurs movement will not occur unless you miscarry.
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
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It doesn't survive: If an egg fails to attach to the uterine wall the female will slough it off with the period.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
How long does it take a fertilize egg take to get the uterus?
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Dr. Stephen Richards answered
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3-5 days: Fertilization occurs in the tube and the fertilized egg then travels to the uterus where it implants in the lining.
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A 31-year-old female asked about a 31-year-old female:
How long does it take for the egg to reach the uterus?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Implantation: of fertilized egg usually occurs 6 to 12 days after ovulation.
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