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How long could sperm last in a sterile cup?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

In air?: Most will be dead within about one hour. In media, sperm may live for 2-3 or more days.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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