2007-10-16 15:02:53 · 4 answers · asked by juv 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
The egg is only viable for 12-36 hours. After that, if it hasn't been fertilized, it breaks down. So after a positive test, there's a very small window, because it also takes time for the sperm to travel to the fallopian tubes.
Sperm can live inside a woman for 3-5 days, so you're much better off making sure to have sex for a few days before you think you'll ovulate, with the test just providing a confirmation that you have!!
2007-10-16 15:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by WBMMort 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After a positive test, you'll ovulate within 12-36 hours. Then the egg lives for about 24 hours. So...you have about 36-60 hours (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 days) to conceive. If you watch for your fertile cervical mucous and chart your basal body temperature, you'll be able to plan intercourse a little better and get some baby dancing in before your positive opk. Sperm can live up to 5 days, so you're fertile before you ovulate. Check out this site: http://www.fertilityfriend.com Lots of good information for you there.
Best of luck!
2007-10-16 16:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by Chels 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 days! That's the longest the egg will live if it's not fertilized. Most of the time, it's even shorter than that (1 day)
I would suggest you have sex even before a positive ovulation test, because sperm can live longer inside, and thus increases changes of conceiving.
2007-10-16 15:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jolie W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OPK's predict ovulation between 12-36 hours before ovulation(depending on when you tested to see the surge.) After ovulation takes place, the egg can be fertilized for about 24 hours after ovulation. Good luck
2007-10-16 22:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by melmac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋