How long does sperm live in the male body?

Young couples who want to get pregnant, fully understanding how long sperm can survive in the male body will be of great help in having children in the future. The following content provides a detailed introduction to the survival time of sperm in the male body for many young couples. If you want to have a comprehensive understanding of this aspect, you can read the introduction below as soon as possible.

After sperm is produced by the testicle, it develops and matures in the epididymis and is stored in the epididymis and the proximal segment of the vas deferens. It usually takes 74 days for sperm to be produced in the testicle and 16 days for it to mature in the epididymis, which takes a total of about 3 months. Sperm usually survives in the reproductive tract for 28 days. If it is stored for too long, it will age and lose its vitality. The testicles of men begin to produce sperm at around the age of 14. When they reach sexual maturity at the age of 16 to 17, they will experience spermatogenesis. After the age of 40, the ability to produce sperm gradually weakens.

How long can sperm survive in a woman's body? First of all, we need to make sure that the longer the sperm survives, the greater the chance of pregnancy. A normal mature man should be able to discharge tens of millions of sperm in one ejaculation. If the sperm of a man loses its vitality, the sperm will die, which will cause male infertility.

How long can sperm survive?

How long can sperm live in a woman's body? The life span of sperm in a woman's vagina is generally no more than 8 hours. This is because when a man ejaculates, sperm can be protected by a large amount of fructose and enzymes that break down sugars. However, when sperm enters the uterine cavity, it leaves the semen, so the life span of sperm is shortened, the quality is poor, and it loses its vitality.

Generally speaking, a man's fertilization ability is strongest 15-18 hours after the egg is released from the ovary and can maintain this ability for about 30 hours. After this time, the man's fertilization ability will rapidly weaken and disappear.

The above is a comprehensive introduction to the survival time of sperm in the male body. The survival time of sperm in the male body is generally 28 days. If the time is too long, the activity of the sperm will be seriously reduced. If pregnancy occurs, it will not be conducive to the health of the child in the future. Therefore, for many men who want to become pregnant, they must control the survival time of sperm in their bodies.