Getting Pregnant Forum - Methods for TTC (trying to conceive) & sperm

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Q: Methods for TTC (trying to conceive) & sperm

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 13th, 2006

My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for a while now, is it true that you should lie down for at least 15 mins after intercorse?? What about if you have to go to the batheroom after?? Should I hold it? Is it true that sperm says alive and in you for up to 3 days & can fertilize you?That would help me if you could answer these questions for now

Thank you

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 7th, 2006

Getting Pregnant Answer A1883

Lying down after intercourse will probably not aid your chances for conceiving. Sperm won’t leak out from the vagina if you stand up, so you can go to the bathroom if you need to. Spermatozoids can live for about 2 days in a women’s reproductive organs. If you are trying to conceive for more than 1 year without success, you can ask for medical help to diagnose possible infertility or sterility.

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