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Re: TIMING

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:09:33 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 23 Aug 2001, ANONYMOUS wrote: >
>Why is it said that you can get pregnant up to 5 days before ovulation.
>If sperm can survive up to 72hours and you need an egg to get prego, how
>can this be true?

This theory is based on the sperm living inside you for 5 days.Therefore, they would be there when the egg comes out. 5 days is on the high side and most information says they live up to 72 hours at the most. However, you never know and should be careful if you are not trying to get pregnant.






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