MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ejaculated sperm remain viable for several days within the female reproductive tract. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive-up to five days. Sperm can also be preserved for decades when semen is frozen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first sperm enter the tubes minutes after ejaculation. The first sperm, however, are likely not the fertilizing sperm. Motile sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days. Egg transport begins at ovulation and ends once the egg reaches the uterus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Urination: Some people incorrectly believe that urinating after sex can flush out sperm from the vagina. However, as urine comes out of a small hole called the urethra, peeing after sex will not remove sperm from the vagina.

Detailed explanation-4: -A healthy sperm can live from a couple of hours to as long as five days after intercourse. The lifespan of the sperm inside the vagina depends entirely on the environment they are in. The specificities of the woman’s uterus, vagina, and fallopian tubes determine the lifespan of the sperm.