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However, the average sperm will live just 3-4 days even after making it to the fallopian tubes. Only the heartiest of sperm will get a chance at fertilizing the egg. While a spermâs lifespan lasts several days, a womanâs egg is only viable for one day after it is released.
In perfect condition, a sperm can live 3- 5 days in the fallopian tube. Letâs say your period lasts 6 days, when you finish menstruating, you're 4-8 days away from ovulating, plus the time that a sperm can survive in your body, then there is a narrow window that you could get pregnant. Chances are bigger if you ovulate several days earlier than normal.