2006-07-28 04:15:32 · 4 answers · asked by totsie_rose 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Once released, the egg is capable of being fertilized for 12 to 48 hours before it begins to disintegrate. This is the most fertile period of your cycle: during ovulation your chances of conception are highest.
Your fertile period starts about 4-5 days before ovulation, and ends about 24-48 hours after it. This is because sperm can live in your body for approximately 4 to 5 days, and the egg can live for 24 to 48 hours after being released. You are most fertile on the day before and the day of ovulation. Knowing your fertile days can help you increase your chances of getting pregnant, or avoid an unwanted pregnancy.
2006-07-28 04:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ovum will begin to disintegrate after 72 hours.
2006-07-28 11:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ovum will begin to denigrate after 72 hours.
2006-07-28 11:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by melissa8886 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically one week is your fertile period because an egg lasts three days but sperm can last almost a week.
2006-07-28 11:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by diannabishop 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋