women get fertilized after sex because i takes awhile for sperm to get to the egg and then implant in the uterus.
Implantation typically occurs 6-12 days after fertilization. Once the fertilized egg reaches the uterus, it attaches to the uterine lining, signaling the start of pregnancy.
Some people believe tilting an uterus after sex will give with the egg a better chance at being implanted. Even some OB will recommend this for partners trying to conceive.
the uterus
endometrium
Yes, if the egg does not implant in the uterine lining.
After fertilization, the egg implants in the lining of the uterus. It can implant on any side of the uterus where the endometrial lining is thick enough to support pregnancy.
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Depends on whether you're having sex or not.
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.
To implant in the uterus is to undergo the process of nidation, where a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining in preparation for pregnancy.
Implantation usually occurs 6-12 days after fertilization. If an egg is fertilized near the time your period is due, it is less likely to implant on the exact day of your expected period.