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NoDoctor's answer:
To increase the chances of conception, it is best to have intercourse every other day during the ovulation period. This is because sperm survive in the female reproductive tract for an average of: 0.5 to 2.5 hours in the vagina, 48 hours in the cervix, 24 hours in the uterus, and 48 hours in the fallopian tubes. Meanwhile, an egg survives in the fallopian tube for about 12 to 16 hours after being released from the ovary. Fertilization occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube or nearby. One week before ovulation, having intercourse every two days ensures that sperm arrive in the fallopian tubes in time to meet the egg, provided there is enough sperm. This sexual pattern significantly increases the chances of conception compared to intercourse after ovulation.