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How any sperm make it to the cervix?

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Sperm move rinto the uterus through the?

cervix


Is cervix the female external genital organs?

No. The cervix (Latin neck) is the passageway from the vagina (outer chamber) to the uterus, where the fetus grows after conception. The viscosity of mucus in the cervix determines the passage of sperm. Immediately after menstruation, it is too thick for sperm to travel through. During pregnancy, the cervix is blocked by a thick mucosal plug.


How does sperm reach inside vagina?

Sperm travels with the help of their tails. They are implanted into the cervix. From there, the sperm will travel up through the canal to reach the embryo to fertilize.


Where does the egg wait for the sperm?

Well, i believe the egg either can get fertilised while in the fallopian tube, on the way to the cervix, or it get fertilised when it reaches the cervix. so really, there is not 'waiting' . the sperm goes looking for it , wherever it may be .


How does a sperm get from the oviduct to the uterus?

You have the anatomy backwards. Sperm enters the body in the vagina, then travels through the cervix to the uterus and (if they make it that far) to the oviduct (or fallopian tubes). So sperm would not travel FROM the oviduct TO the uterus because that would mean the sperm would need to start their journey at the wrong end of the anatomy. Sperm travel by means of a whip-like tail called a flagellum. Under a microscope, sperm cells look like little tadpoles wiggling their flagellum to propel themselves forward. So, basically, they swim in the seminal and vaginal fluids.

Related questions

Can sperm go through your cervix if cervix feels closed?

Yes


Sperm move rinto the uterus through the?

cervix


What organ receives sperm during reproduction?

Cervix.


Does sperm enter the cervix during sex?

This depends upon what you consider "during sex". During ejaculation, the male deposits sperm in the vagina; vaginal contractions pull the sperm towards the cervix which will dilate and allow the sperm to pass into the uterus shortly afterwards.


What would make the cervix be hard whats wrong with me?

If you are asking about the uterine cervix, it is common for the cervix to be very firm throughout most of the menstrual cycle. The cervix only becomes very soft and opens up when you are nearing ovulation, to make it easier for sperm to get through it to the uterus. So really it's hard most of the time and only softer a few days out of every month.


Is cervix the female external genital organs?

No. The cervix (Latin neck) is the passageway from the vagina (outer chamber) to the uterus, where the fetus grows after conception. The viscosity of mucus in the cervix determines the passage of sperm. Immediately after menstruation, it is too thick for sperm to travel through. During pregnancy, the cervix is blocked by a thick mucosal plug.


Can your boyfriends sperm weaken your cervix and cause you to go into labor?

No hoe


How does sperm reach inside vagina?

Sperm travels with the help of their tails. They are implanted into the cervix. From there, the sperm will travel up through the canal to reach the embryo to fertilize.


Where does the egg wait for the sperm?

Well, i believe the egg either can get fertilised while in the fallopian tube, on the way to the cervix, or it get fertilised when it reaches the cervix. so really, there is not 'waiting' . the sperm goes looking for it , wherever it may be .


Is it healthy to have sperm inside you while you are pregnant?

No, your cervix is closed off and any subsequent sperm cannot reach your unborn child in any way. However, if the sperm is carrying an STD/STI then yes, it can be harmful to both the mother and child because it can infect both of you (mother first, then baby) however, if you and your partner are healthy and faithful you will have nothing to worry about. Just take it easy and don't get too rough or overdo it.


What kind of sperm can make women pregnant?

Any sperm can get a women pregnant.


Does semen have to have a force for it to get to the uterus?

No - obviously ejaculation is beneficial as it gets the sperm as close to the cervix as possible, but once there it is helped by the females body. Around a week before ovulation the mucus that plugs-up the cervix softens and flows down into the vagina where it acts to protect sperm from the acidic pH of the vagina and provides a medium through which sperm can swim through. The cervix also dips down into the vagina during orgasm to 'pick-up' the sperm, and uterine contractions also help propel the sperm up through the uterus.