Patient's question:
A man's sperm is released on a woman's abdomen, then rubbed into the vagina. If it coincides with the woman's ovulation, will she get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Sperm can survive in a woman's body for a significant duration, ranging from 2 hours to 10 days, depending on the specific location within the woman's body. The lifespan of sperm in the vagina is generally only 2 hours, while in the fallopian tubes, it can survive for more than 10 days. However, the period during which sperm has strong fertilization capability in a woman's body is 1 to 2 days. This means that sexual intercourse is most likely to result in pregnancy only if it occurs within 1 to 2 days before or after ovulation.