True or False: The fertile phase for women is considered the 5 days after ovulation and 24 hours before.
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The statement is false because the fertile phase includes the 5 days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation itself, not 5 days after. The egg is only viable for about 24 hours post-ovulation, while sperm can last up to 5 days. Therefore, the fertile window lasts about 6 days leading up to and including ovulation. ;
The statement is false. The fertile phase includes the 5 days leading up to ovulation plus the day of ovulation itself. Therefore, the correct fertile window lasts about 6 days before and including ovulation.
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