17 WAYS YOUR CHANCES OF CONCEIVING CAN BE REDUCED AND HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME THEM
Trying to conceive can be one of the most frustrating times in a couple’s life. There’s nothing as difficult as constantly watching, waiting and hoping that you’re pregnant, only to be disappointed when your monthly cycle rolls around. But are you aware that you could be sabotaging your attempts to get pregnant without even knowing it? Check out the following conception-blockers to find out how you can improve your chances of becoming pregnant.
[1]Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana and Other Drugs – Okay, seriously, you already know this one. Nicotine and many other recreational and over-the-counter drugs can significantly decrease your fertility, while alcohol affects the hormone levels that control menstruation and ovulation. If you can go cold turkey on these addictions, that’s great – otherwise, seek professional help from a therapist or group to help wean yourself off them slowly.
[2]Tight Trousers – Yes, it’s true. Ladies, if your man is constantly wearing tight pants or tight underwear, the excess heat generated could lead to reduced sperm count or decreased sperm viability. If you’re having trouble conceiving, your partner’s tight pants could very well be to blame. Invest in some looser-fitting pants and encourage your man to get a healthy breeze going down there.
[3]Over-Exercising – While some exercise is important for maintaining optimal health and improving your chances of conceiving, too much can wreak havoc on your body’s reproductive system. You’ve probably heard of professional athletes whose body fat percentage is so low that they’re no longer able to maintain a regular menstrual cycle. Even if you’re not to that extreme, you may still experience some experience some fluctuations in your reproductive hormones if you push yourself too hard.
[4]Your Weight – Unfortunately, weight extremes affect your inability to get pregnant, whether you’re significantly over- or under-weight. Carrying excess body weight affects your reproductive hormones, making it more difficult to conceive. On the other hand, dieting to extreme will also wreak havoc on your body. Women need to have at least 22% body fat for normal menstruation and fertility – if you have less body fat than that, your chances of conceiving go down for each percentage of body fat lost.
[5]Douching – No matter what your mother may have told you, douching is an absolute no-go if you’re trying to conceive. Although it might make you feel fresher, douching changes the natural pH balance of your vagina into a more acidic environment, making it a more hostile environment for both your egg and your partner’s sperm.
[6]Medications – Of course, if you’ve been on oral contraceptives for years, it may take some time to get them out of your system before you’re able to conceive. However, you may not be aware that some prescription medications also have an adverse impact on your reproductive system. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for some time and feel like you’re doing everything else right, talk to your doctor about the prescription medications you’re taking. Your doctor may be able to recommend an alternative treatment or medication that isn’t known to affect fertility.
[7]Know thy cycle -The more you know about your menstrual cycle, the easier it will be for you to pinpoint your most fertile days. You may find it useful to start keeping a menstrual calendar, noting the day on which your period starts, the day when it ends, any pre-ovulatory symptoms you notice, and so on; and to learn how to monitor your three key fertility signals: the quantity and quality of your cervical mucus (you’re most fertile when your mucus is abundant and egg white in texture), the position and feel of your cervix (it’s located high in the vagina and is soft and fleshy during your most fertile days) and fluctuations in your basal body temperature (your temperature will jump once ovulation has occurred).
[8]Make love on the right days -This may sound like a no-brainer, but mistimed babymaking can wreak havoc on your plans to conceive. You’re at your most fertile during the five days leading up to and the 12 hours following ovulation. If you miss this window of opportunity, it’s game over for another month.
[9]Have unbelievably great sex -This is one part of the babymaking prescription you won’t mind filling! While it may sound too good to be true, there seems to be some hard science to back up this bit of advice. Researchers have found that a suction effect is created when the female partner achieves orgasm, something that causes the cervix to draw sperm into the vagina more efficiently. Since this can help to transport sperm from the highly acidic vaginal environment as quickly as possible, it may help to ensure the survival of the maximum number of sperm.
[10]Don’t get too much of a good thing -Not only can attempting to make love each day during your most fertile period be physically and mentally draining: it doesn’t do much to increase your odds of conceiving. And if your partner has a marginal sperm count, your doctor is likely to recommend an “every other day” babymaking regime anyway.
[11]Create a sperm-friendly vaginal environment -Avoid vaginal sprays, scented tampons and artificial lubricants, all of which may interfere with your babymaking plans.
[12]Don’t hop out of bed right away- While it’s not necessary to elevate your bottom with pillows or go to other extreme measures to give the sperm a head start, it’s a good idea to remain in a horizontal position for at least five minutes after you’ve finished making love. After all, gravity is a pretty formidable adversary for sperm.
Remember that conception is a number’s game. You can do everything “right,” but still not manage to conceive the first time around. Studies have shown that it takes normal, fertile couples an average of six months to conceive, and most doctors consider anything up to one year to be well within the range of normal.
[13]Understand fertility- A woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have in her lifetime and must be ovulating in order to conceive. A man has the ability to regenerate sperm and normally has the ability to fertilize an egg at any time.
[14]Remain health conscious- A bad diet, being overweight, underweight, smoking and drinking can all contribute to fertility issues. Maintain an exercise program to keep your body balanced and in good health.
[15]Maintain a balanced diet- Choose fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Increase your daily folate intake through red meats, spinach and orange juice or add a pre-natal vitamin to your daily routine. Keep your caffeine intake, such as tea, coffee, cola and chocolate under control.
[16]Know your cycle- Most women are on a 28-day cycle, some may be longer and others may be shorter. On a 28-day cycle, ovulation should occur around the 14th day before the start of menstruation.
[17]Check your cervical mucous- Observe changes in cervical mucous as it is one of the best clues of ovulation. Lack of cervical mucous is an indication that conception is not likely. Once you are close to ovulation it becomes thicker and increases in volume. When you are most fertile, the mucous should resemble egg white and be thin and stretchy.
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for more than six months and haven’t yet conceived, it may be time to talk to your doctor . He or she will be able to conduct fertility tests to determine whether or not you’ll be able to conceive and what alternative options you have to a natural conception.
Culled from…..www.pregnancyhut.com/how-to-improve-your-chances-of-conceiving/
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