Where in the body does fertilization occur?

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Nursing

Fertilization usually occurs in the outer third of the fallopian tube.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

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Where does fertilization occur in the female body - the ovaries, the uterus, or the fallopian tubes? In this video, Dr. Oz reveals the answer when quizzing his audience on health questions for cash.

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