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What is the longest sperm can stay inside of a woman and how long does it usually survive that's normal?

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Dr. David Mcadams answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

About 3-5 days: Generally sperm can survive inside the female reproductive tract for 3-5 days.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Few days: Sperm ejaculated into a woman's vagina can live in her cervical mucous or upper genital tract for up to 3-5 days.

Answered 6/21/2014

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