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Re: How long does sperm live?From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 28 May 1999 22:00:14 -0500 (CDT)
Sperm can live up to 72 hours (and, on occasion, a day or two longer). Some thoughts to consider: * Men with a normal sperm count ejaculate around 250 million sperm each time. That's almost enough sperm to repopulate the entire United States. * Obviously, even though sperm can last 3 days or so, most die off quickly, or are blocked from reaching the egg. It's a long trip up the Fallopian tubes, and most don't make it. The strongest make it, but only 1 of the 250,000,000 original sperm can penetrate the egg. * With this in mind, it's no wonder 10% of the population suffers from infertility. It can be hard to become pregnant. Since 20-50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage (either right after conception, or later, with cramping and bleeding), it's amazing that anyone actually has a baby. * The above does not apply if you are 14 and having sex, without protection, for the first time. In this case it seems (tongue in cheek) that the odds of getting and staying pregnant are about 99.9%! Have a nice weekend.
-- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
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