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If vital sperm are present in the ampullary portion of the tube at the time of ovulation, fertilization can occur. The life span of the ovum is only about 6–12 h, while the sperm can survive for 2–5 days.
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Keller, P.J. (1981). Conception and Pregnancy. In: Hormonal Disorders in Gynecology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-81540-9_3
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