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How long does it take for the sperm to reach the egg?

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LolliSweetiepie · 26/07/2005 13:52

If anyone can tell me, I would be very grateful!

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happymerryberries · 26/07/2005 13:52

I have read three days?

Happy to be corrected

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Eugenius · 26/07/2005 13:53

they live for three days - so anytime in that span

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Aragon · 26/07/2005 13:55

OMG I thought it was 10. Bugger - am going to have to have sex more often than I thought then if I want number 2. TMI - sorry.

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fastasleep · 26/07/2005 13:57

I thought it was 3-5 days... no expert though you should 'do it' every 2-3 days for optimum results apparently lol, or if lazy get an ovulation predictor or chart your temperature etc... it's all a bit of a faff!

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Eugenius · 26/07/2005 13:59

you can always stand on you head too!

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LolliSweetiepie · 26/07/2005 13:59

thanks. has anyone used the poundland dipstick test? I read on the packet that it can be tested just four days after conceiving, I think?

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Nbg · 26/07/2005 14:04

I've heard Poundland tests are brilliant.

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Aragon · 26/07/2005 14:09

Wow - are they really only £1

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LolliSweetiepie · 26/07/2005 14:11

yup aragon! They are. And u just wee into something and dip the stick in, then leave for few mins. Its really so easy!

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Rachey1969 · 26/07/2005 15:24

BTW poundland tests are brilliant!

When I practised NFP I understood sperm could live at least 5 days in the right conditions (ie fertile 'egg white' cervical mucus) lurking in your tubes.

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