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  • Q & A: Medical Issues - Traditional Surrogacy

    Topics may include the risks involved in surrogacy, side effects from meds, questions about protocol, etc.

    3. I have a question I can't seem to find the answer to. How long is the average time for the sperm to meet the egg. 7 minutes? 10 days? I have no clue and am really curious. - Anonymous - Top

    Dear Anon,

    I believe it generally takes 24- 48 hours different for all people.

    Jennifer




    Unfortunately I don't have the answer to this question either. I know it depends in part on whether you are talking naturally, via insemination, etc. I think it's a couple hours, but that's just a guess. Hope someone else has your answer.

    Mom via GS/DE - Updated: January 17, 2000


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