My doctor said I conceived on Aug 15th, but the last time I had sex was Aug 1st, but the doctor said an ultrasound is 98% accurate, so how long does sperm last.. or is my Doctor off a couple weeks off?
Well, the count varies by source - some sources say 3-5 days, others say 7 days (especially in very favorable conditions), others as little as 24 hours.
Sure early ultrasounds are far more accurate in terms of timing conception, but not fool proof. And are you sure the doc meant when the egg was fertilized or when implantation occurred? That would account for the discrepancy.
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Well, the count varies by source - some sources say 3-5 days, others say 7 days (especially in very favorable conditions), others as little as 24 hours.
Sure early ultrasounds are far more accurate in terms of timing conception, but not fool proof. And are you sure the doc meant when the egg was fertilized or when implantation occurred? That would account for the discrepancy.
Up to 7 days.
Could be up to 3 days
3 days.
3 days!
Sperm can only last inside your body for 72 hours.
up to 7 days in the right conditions
well atleast to the sex education show that i just watched on channel 4
As far as I know, sperm can only survive a few days (average 3.)
Your doctor could be off
OR
Is there a time you forgot about? :) jk
OR
Your guy has super-sperm!
Up to 5 days.
You doctor could be off too. My doctor was off with me because I actually ovulated early. I know when my conception date was.
I've always heard 3-5 days.