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Gargollo, M.D. The life span of sperm after ejaculation depends on the circumstances.
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Ejaculated sperm remain viable for several days within the female reproductive tract. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive - up to five days.
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Sperm can also be preserved for decades when semen is frozen. With Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D.
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Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry Secondary infertility ShareTweet May 05, 2022 Show references Frequently asked questions: Contraception FAQ024: Fertility awareness-based methods of family planning.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Fertility-Awareness-Based-Methods-of-Family-Planning. Accessed Jan.
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24, 2020. Hatcher RA, et al., eds. Fertility awareness-based methods.
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In: Contraceptive Technology. 21st ed.
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Ayer Company Publishers; 2018. Rozati H, et al.
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Process and pitfalls of sperm cryopreservation. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2017; doi:10.3390/jcm6090089.
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