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How long does sperm alive after ejaculate?

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Depends w deposited: It can live hours to a week.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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DEPENDS: Sperm ejaculated into a woman's vagina can live for three to five days. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive. Sperm ejaculated outside the body might survive in semen up to a few hours. Sperm can be preserved for weeks when semen is stored at a lowered temperature or years when frozen.

Answered 5/30/2015

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