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Can sperm fertilize an egg, travel and implant in 2 days?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sort of: Sperm can 'travel' through the cervix, uterus, and into the tube and fertilize an egg in 2 days or less. Implantation is independent and always happens 6-7 day after fertilization.

Dr Krick and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2017

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