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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.
Sperm can live up to 5 days. The idea is to have the sperm there ready for the egg when it is released. The egg would be fertilized within the first few hours of ovulation. Yes, the fertilized egg then makes it journey into the uterus (which can take 6-12 days). Lorrie Â· 9 years ago.