For how long does an ovum stay alive?
Prof Mini Sood
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
University Technology Mara,
Malaysia
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
University Technology Mara,
Malaysia
Q: For how long does an ovum stay alive in the body after ovulation? How much time does it take to travel from ovary to ampulla of the fallopian tube?
A:The ovum is alive and viable for 72 hours in the female genital tract. The time of travel is variable.