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How long does it take for sperm to fertilize an egg and get you pregnant after intercourse?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Depends: First sex must be around the time of ovulation when the egg is released. Then the sperm travels into the tube. About 4-6 days later if the egg is fertilized the embryo reaches the uterus and implants and then about 7-10 days later it can be detected in the blood.

Answered 6/15/2017

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