Eli5: If men have millions of sperm per load, and women have hundreds of thousands of eggs, why does it take some couples months or years for the woman to become pregnant? Even if either is person has a lower count, all you need is 1 of each to meet

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Eli5: If men have millions of sperm per load, and women have hundreds of thousands of eggs, why does it take some couples months or years for the woman to become pregnant? Even if either is person has a lower count, all you need is 1 of each to meet

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Only 1 egg at a time each month (ish)

The egg is only available and ready to party for a short and specific period of time each month.

The way to the party is a rough road for the boys, and most won’t survive the tirp.