Where in the body does fertilization occur?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)

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.

Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

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

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