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A member asked:

Can sperm live for 11 days(7 of the 11 days was during a menstrual) is that even possible or no?

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Dr. Jennifer Mcdonald answered

Not likely: Sperm generally live about 4-5 days under normal conditions.

Answered 1/26/2013

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