How long does it take to ovulate?

Generally speaking, a woman's egg can stay in the fallopian tube for 48 to 72 hours. During this time, if fertilized, it can implant in the uterus and develop into a fetus. However, because women have different menstrual cycles, the specific egg residence time and implantation time will also vary.

Some studies show that a woman's eggs can stay in the fallopian tubes for 3 to 5 days, while other studies suggest that this time may be longer or shorter. In addition, a woman's menstrual cycle may also affect the egg's residence time and implantation time.

Therefore, if you want to get pregnant, it is best to understand the woman's menstrual cycle and egg retention time, and have sexual intercourse during the woman's ovulation period. If you cannot predict a woman's ovulation period, you can consider using some methods to predict it, such as measuring basal body temperature or observing changes in women's sexual desire and appetite.