Patient's question:
I've been married for 3 years. Due to my busy work, I haven't had a baby yet. Recently, I plan to become a mom and want to plan the arrival of my baby according to the schedule. However, I don't have any knowledge about pregnancy. I'd like to know how long it takes for sperm to travel from ejaculation to the uterus?Doctor's answer:
Through sexual intercourse, ejaculation occurs, and sperm is released into the vagina. The sperm then travels upwards along the female reproductive tract to the fallopian tubes. Once sperm enters the female reproductive tract, it undergoes maturation changes and remains viable for about 2 days. The fertilized egg, or zygote, must travel for 3 to 4 days—like a "honeymoon trip"—from the fallopian tubes to the uterus after fertilization. At this time, the uterine lining, under the influence of hormones and progesterone, is meticulously prepared, resembling a warm and welcoming palace.