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How long does it take for sperm to fertilizer the egg an get pregnant?
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Less than a second : The process of sperm fertilizing and egg takes less than a second. The sperm penetrates the cell wall of the bag and fertilization is essentially instantaneous. If you're asking how long after intercourse until fertilization occurs that can be anywhere from a few hours to 4-5 days.
Answered 12/13/2013
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