The half-life of spermatozoa is between 2 and 5 days from the time they are ejaculated by the penis into the female reproductive tract. Inside the vagina and uterus they find the optimal conditions of humidity and temperature they need to survive. On the other hand, sperm that are ejaculated outside die quickly within a few minutes.
In general, sperm have a higher fertilization capacity within 24-48 hours after ejaculation.
Read the full article on: What is a sperm cell like? Its structure, parts and functions ( 37).
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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