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How long do sperm live before ovulation? what's the min and the max?
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Not certain: There has never been any definitive study on how long sperm live within the tubes. What we do know is that fertilization must occur within 12 hours of ovulation. I tell my patients that they need to "aim" for those hours if they wish to become pregnant.
Answered 5/2/2018
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