Re: sperm survival
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 14:04:15 -0600 (CST)
New research has indicated that the sperm doesn't sit in the mucus but
rather sits in the fallopian tubes for up to 5 days and the sperm get
moving when ovulation occurs and sets off "chemical signals" to "get
moving".
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Tracy wrote:
>
>Hi, I understand that sperm can last up to a few days(5) in stretchy
>'egg-white' fluid. But can it survive if it first had 1 day of creamy
>cervical fluid , then 3 days of egg-white-like fluid?
>Example: lets say you have intercourse while having creamy cervical
>fluid. Then the next day it changes to stretchy, wet EW fluid, and
>continues for 3 days. So ovulation occurs 4 days after sex. What is
>the average sperm survival for this scenerio? Does the first day of
>creamy fluid decrease it's "life span" ?
>
>Also, is it possible for the above scenerio to acheive pregnancy if
>hubby withdraws? thank you!
>
>--
>Tracy
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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