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How long can sperm live in the uterus?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
2 weeks: There is a study showing survival of sperm up to two weeks after intercourse.
Answered 5/2/2016
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Up to 72 hours: Depending upon a variety of conditions and factors, both involving you and the producer of the sperm.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Up to 5 days: After sex sperm can live in the glands of the cervix for up to 5 days. From there they can go into the uterus at any time during those 5 days.
Answered 12/5/2018
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