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A 31-year-old female asked:
Can sperm survive in a women for 16-20 days?
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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahimanswered
Urgent Care 21 years experience
Unlikely: I learned 3 to 4 days. The acidic environment of the vagina can be lethal to the sperm as well. Good luck.
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