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How long does it take sperm to reach the cervix?
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Seconds: With ejaculation, sperm can be in the cervix very quickly and data shows up in the fallopian as quick as 3 minutes.
Answered 12/5/2020
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Minutes: After intercourse, the ejaculate is initially gel-like. Over 30-60 minutes, it becomes a liquid. It is during the liquefying process that sperm escape the ejaculate and enter the female cervix.
Answered 1/17/2021
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