When a women ovulates, how long is the womens egg around
2006-06-24 05:16:38 · 16 answers · asked by Janie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The lifespan of the egg after ovulation is just 12-24 hours, maybe even less. Fertilization must take place within this timeframe. After this timeframe, the egg begins to degenerate and is no longer capable of being fertilized. This seems like a very short window of time for conception to take place. However, sperm deposited prior to ovulation can survive in the female reproductive tract for a few days, so the few days before ovulation takes place are also considered fertile days.
2006-06-24 05:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the few days leading up to ovulation are considered the most fertile in a woman’s cycle. This is because sperm can survive for up to seven days in a woman’s body (on average they live for 3 days). If a woman has sex or insemination during the six or seven days before she ovulates, it is likely that the sperm will still be around by the time her egg is released.
One or two days after ovulation are also considered fertile days because a woman’s egg can live for about 20 hours after ovulation. If two eggs have matured, the second will be released within 24 hours of the first. From a few days after ovulation until her next bleed, a woman is generally not fertile.
2006-06-24 05:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by FO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The egg is around until you menstruate and the egg is flushed from the body. Now, how long is the egg able to be fertilized? That's another question for debate, but don't risk having unprotected sex if you think you won't get pregnant after you've ovulated and the egg has "expired". You may just be surprised and find yourself pregnant.
2006-06-24 07:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by ProfPbdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 to 14 h
2006-06-24 05:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by moddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from woman to woman. Some 12 hours while others have a chance to get pregnant for three days.
2006-06-24 05:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by sharir2777777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is a matter of 3-5 days
2006-06-24 05:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by DarkStar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It lasts from the time it leaves the ovary until it reaches the uterus. The exact time frame varies but three days is typical.
2006-06-24 05:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by slagathor238 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It last around 13-15 days i.e. till menstruation.
2006-07-01 02:05:29 · answer #8 · answered by Illusive One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. Usally 3 - 5 days or something like that.
2006-06-24 05:21:00 · answer #9 · answered by this is me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ovulate about mid cycle the egg will remain there in the uterus until your period starts. if not fertilized it will shed when you start your period and will be flushed away.
2006-06-24 05:21:39 · answer #10 · answered by jean b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋