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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.
The life span of sperm after ejaculation depends on the circumstances. Ejaculated sperm remain viable for several days within a woman's reproductive tract or in nutritive liquid (culture medium) in a lab setting. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive â at least five days. Sperm also can be preserved for years when semen is frozen. With.