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Can sperm last through your mestrual cycle from sex 10 days before your cycle started - being able to fertilize a egg during ovulation?

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Dr. Yousef Salem answered

Specializes in Urology

No , sperm has short: Best time of conception, is sexual activities every other day for first 2 weeks following completion of menses cycle.

Answered 4/10/2015

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