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A member asked:

So the longest sperm usually live is 72 hours; correct ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Myths: Nope. There are reports commonly that sperm deposited any of the five days prior to ovulation can still impregnate an egg when it is released from the ovary.

Answered 11/26/2013

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