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If an egg does not get fertilized by a sperm within 24 hours after ovulation, it will disintegrate and be absorbed by the body. The unfertilized egg, along with the lining of the uterus, will be shed during menstruation.

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What happens if an egg is fertlizedand if it is not fertlized?

If an egg is fertilized, it can develop into an embryo and eventually a fetus if implanted in the uterus. If an egg is not fertilized, it will disintegrate and be shed along with the uterine lining during menstruation.


What happens if the fertilized egg does not implant?

If the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus, it will not develop further and will be flushed out of the body during menstruation. This often happens without the woman even realizing she was briefly pregnant.


What happens if an egg is not fertilized?

In the case of a mammalian egg (humans and so forth), the egg is absorbed into the bloodstream and disappears. If a woman's egg cell is not fertilized, then nothing special happens. The egg cell, the uterine lining, and a certain amount of blood get expelled. Then, usually within 2 weeks, the body prepares the uterus again and releases another egg cell. This process is called the menstrual cycle, or a woman's "period." When an avian egg is not fertilized, the egg will not hatch! An unfertilized egg will not hatch or grow into an animal. After a while, it decomposes. Unfertilized chicken eggs are sold as food.


What happens to an egg if it is not fertilized by the time it reaches the uterus?

If an egg is not fertilized by the time it reaches the uterus, it will disintegrate and be absorbed by the body. The uterus will shed its lining during menstruation, which includes the unfertilized egg.


What happens once a follicle releases an egg?

Once a follicle releases an egg (ovulation), the egg will travel down the fallopian tube towards the uterus. If fertilized by a sperm during this journey, it may implant in the uterus and develop into a pregnancy. If not fertilized, the egg will disintegrate and be shed during menstruation.