PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: Lifespan of sperm

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Re: Lifespan of sperm

From: Alice (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 4 Aug 1999 19:32:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Marshella wrote: >
>Hi Alice,
>
>I think its usually 24 to maximum of 48 hours. Douching would probably
>prolong the life by raising/neutralizing the PH of the woman's
>reproductive tract! Not to mention pushing them higher and closer to an
>egg if one is present. Douching is generally not recommended far as I
>know, for any reason, more risks than possible benefits. Not to mention
>"don't fix it if it ain't broke" reasoning. :-)
>
>--
>Marshella (due 2/10/00 with #1, was actually told by OBGYN during
>infertility consult /post-coital testing, to douche once before sex to
>increase chances because of slightly too acidic environment. Did so
>twice, didn't affect it much, and gave it up! Yuck!)
>
>At Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Alice wrote:
>>
>>How long can sperm live once deposited into the woman and does douching
>>have an effect on it's life?
>Could this be true???????? PRolonging the life of sperm??? Can a professional enlighten. I go from scared to okay back to scared!!!!!!!!

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