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A member asked:

Last period jan 4, intercourse unprotected jan 12. could the sperm have lasted until ovulation, ovulation being the 16th? really worried here :(

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sperm Viability: Yes, sperm may remain viable in a woman's body for four days.

Answered 1/19/2013

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