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Could it take up to 1-2 weeks for sperm to fertilize a egg during ovulation? if not how long do it take?

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No: No, that's not the way it works. If it doesn't happen in 1-2 days, it's not going to happen.

Dr Staley agreed

Answered 9/9/2018

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