how long do sperm really live?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-23-2008
how long do sperm really live?
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Mon, 11-03-2008 - 1:35pm

Ok, here is my question..... does anyone really know if it is possible for sperm to live a couple of days?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-11-2008
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 1:50pm
They say it can live for 5 days. I got pg twice Bding 2-3 days before (you can see my chart b/c this time was 3 days before). You still definitely have a shot!



iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2008
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 1:51pm

In really extreme and ideal conditions sperm can live up to 5 days I believe.

~Sylvia     

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-23-2008
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 2:13pm
Thank you!
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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2008
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 2:54pm
sounds good to me!

~Sylvia     

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-18-2004
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 3:00pm
My 3rd child we DTD 5 Days before O and not again. was doing some girl producing thing I read. LOL, he's a boy! ANyways. The sperm lasted 5 days. So totally possible. GL.
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