2007-10-24 08:26:03 · 8 answers · asked by smu413 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Two reasons, which are of course related to each other.
The first reason is that the sperm generally fertilize the egg in the fallopian tube, and then the fertilized egg has to journey all the way through the rest of the tube and into the uterus where it can safely implant. While it is traveling, it is growing into more and more cells.
The other reason is that the uterine lining needs time to build back up after it is shed during your period, before a fertilized egg can securely implant. The journey from the fallopian tube to the uterus helps to ensure that the uterine lining will be sufficiently regenerated.
and p.s., it's 6-12 days, just in case you weren't sure (other people gave you bad info.)
2007-10-24 08:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 days
2007-10-24 15:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the sperm has to travel all the way up to the egg waiting in the tube and then the fertlized egg has to make it's way all the way back down the tube and find somewhere on the uterus to attach...it's like travelling from new york to california in a car...
2007-10-24 15:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Notagain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The little guy has to go all the thru the tube and swim like crazy so its a little while, its a long journey.
2007-10-24 15:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Bethஐ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the human body is quite complex.
It can vary from 7-16 days, all depends on your body :)
2007-10-24 15:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3-7 days from fertilization.
2007-10-24 15:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because eggs and sperm are not race cars and, compared to their size, the distance they have to travel is pretty enormous!
2007-10-24 15:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it takes 10 to 14 days for the impantation
some woman dont have them and continue to have babies
2007-10-24 15:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋