10 Main mistakes while trying to get pregnant
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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Someone gets pregnant easily, from the first cycle, and someone "works" over this years. In what there can be a reason?
If you want to increase your chances of giving birth quickly to your baby, try not to make these common mistakes:
Mistake # 1: Too often experience
Stress can be one of the main reasons why you can't get pregnant: a high level of stress hormone - cortisol - can negatively affect fertility. A study by American scientists who observed 400 couples attempting to conceive showed that women with a high level of alpha-amylase (stress) had a 29% lower chance of becoming pregnant than women with normal rates. According to experts, the constant stress reduces the production of hormones responsible for a stable cycle.
So you should relax and try to let go of the situation for a while. For example, learn to meditate, sign up for yoga. Some asanas contribute to the influx of blood to the pelvis, thus stimulating the production of the necessary hormones. And this has a beneficial effect on the ability to conceive. Stop planning your pregnancy so much and remind yourself every day that this is a miracle that actually happens very, very often.
Mistake # 2: doing too much / little
Many couples believe that if you "save" sperm and do not have sex for a week, then the chances of conception will increase at times. However, it is not. After about a week of abstinence, sperm motility is markedly reduced. For successful conception, doctors are recommended to have sex every day or every other day for a week before the day of ovulation and including it. More frequent sex can negatively affect the ability of semen to fertilize, and if you do it less often - you can skip the window of conception.
In addition, it is proved that regular sex helps to establish a cycle: the partner's body releases hormones that affect your reproductive system, so regular sex helps to produce more estrogen.
Mistake # 3: resort to questionable techniques
In the courtyard, it seems to be the 21st century, but many women still believe in the miraculous power of douching. It seems that everything is logical: with any infection, malnutrition, bad habits, the environment in the vagina becomes acidic. Sperm in this environment dies and can not fertilize the egg, so many people use a weak solution of soda to make the environment alkaline and create favorable conditions for conception.
But doctors are opposed to this method: soda kills not only harmful microorganisms, but also beneficial, thus violating the natural PH of the vagina. In addition, syringing soda can exacerbate inflammatory processes and diseases such as erosion and damage to the cervix, which a woman often does not know about without visiting a gynecologist.
Mistake # 4: blame yourself
Speaking of infertility, we tend to believe that the problem is from the woman. But in fact, responsibility is equally on both partners. Doctors say that in 40% of cases of infertility, the cause should be sought from men, and 40% from the woman. The remaining 20% is compatibility, a combination of both partners. In this case, do not panic ahead of time - remember that a healthy couple in order to successfully conceive, it takes from 6 months to a year.
Mistake # 5: making mistakes in calculations
The most common mistake is the wrong definition of the ovulation day. In most women, it occurs in the middle of the cycle, but this applies to women with a 28-32-day cycle. Ovulation, as a rule, occurs 14 days before the onset of menstruation. Therefore, if you have a 24-day cycle, ovulation will occur on day 10. If your cycle is much longer, say, 42 days, then we can assume that you ovulate less often, not in every cycle. In this case, and also if you have an irregular cycle (in which case ovulation can be on day 6 or 21), or you do not remember when the last time was a month, forget these rules. Here you can not do without a test for determining ovulation, with which you can easily find out when you have a conception window.
Another common mistake - counting the beginning of the cycle is not from the first day of the month. The first day of menstruation - when you have blood. Not a day before, not a day after. For successful conception, the bill goes literally on a clock, which is why it is so important to know the exact day of the beginning of the cycle.
Mistake # 6: live on schedule
Pregnancy can not be accurately planned. As already mentioned above, a healthy couple is required from 6 months to a year to conceive. But many women need half a year just to normalize their cycle after the end of taking contraceptives. Ovulation will not occur until the cycle becomes regular. Therefore, if after 6 months your cycle does not return to normal or you are not sure that you are ovulating, it is worth to visit a doctor.
Mistake # 7: hurry
Quite a lot of people with sarcasm refer to the statement that after sexual intercourse it is desirable to lie on your back with slightly raised buttocks for about 20 minutes. However, doctors unanimously assert that such a method increases the possibility of conception by as much as 80%! Therefore, if you want to dance a victorious dance after a successful conception, it seems to you, refrain - at least, for 20 minutes.
Mistake # 8: ignore your "insane" excitement
To consult a specialist is not to be paranoid! There are situations in which you should not ignore your concerns: here you are thinking not only about yourself, but about your future child. Maybe you have always had an irregular cycle, and because of this you are having difficulty with conception. Or, perhaps, you have diabetes, and you want to make sure everything is under control before getting pregnant.
If you have any questions or concerns, it is better to immediately find a specialist who will explain everything and tell you about the pitfalls that can occur specifically in your path. Thus, faced with difficulties in trying to become pregnant, you will already be ready for them.
Mistake # 9: Do not give up bad habits
It will not be superfluous to repeat again: it is necessary to abandon bad habits at least a year before trying to become pregnant. Doctors all over the world warn: the first trimester is the most important in the formation of the child's body. There is no amount of alcohol that is safe for him.
And in fact some future mothers, using alcohol on early terms, yet do not know, that are pregnant. Therefore, if you do not protect yourself, treat alcohol and cigarettes as if you are already pregnant - do not eat or at least reduce to a minimum.
Mistake # 10: forget about his health
What is harmful to your fertility can harm your partner's ability to conceive. Cigarettes, alcohol, unbalanced food - all this negatively affects the quality and quantity of sperm. Studies have also shown that smoking and alcohol abuse lead to sperm damage at the chromosome level. Sperm is completely renewed for 3 months, so your partner should give up bad habits at least for this time. Make sure that he consumes enough nutrients, selenium, vitamins E and C - they are especially useful for men.
As for the influence of temperatures on a man's ability to conceive, opinions differ. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine claims that it does not have much significance for the work of male genital organs. Some doctors, however, recommend refraining from frequent taking hot baths, even if the man does not have problems with the quality of the sperm.
There is research proving that the temperature of the scrotum rises if you hold the laptop for a long time on your lap. Another group of specialists found that exposure to radiation from mobile phones can damage male fertility, especially if you keep the phone in your trouser pocket. Nevertheless, no study has revealed a clear link between the effects of heat and male fertility.
If you want to increase your chances of giving birth quickly to your baby, try not to make these common mistakes:
Mistake # 1: Too often experience
Stress can be one of the main reasons why you can't get pregnant: a high level of stress hormone - cortisol - can negatively affect fertility. A study by American scientists who observed 400 couples attempting to conceive showed that women with a high level of alpha-amylase (stress) had a 29% lower chance of becoming pregnant than women with normal rates. According to experts, the constant stress reduces the production of hormones responsible for a stable cycle.
So you should relax and try to let go of the situation for a while. For example, learn to meditate, sign up for yoga. Some asanas contribute to the influx of blood to the pelvis, thus stimulating the production of the necessary hormones. And this has a beneficial effect on the ability to conceive. Stop planning your pregnancy so much and remind yourself every day that this is a miracle that actually happens very, very often.
Mistake # 2: doing too much / little
Many couples believe that if you "save" sperm and do not have sex for a week, then the chances of conception will increase at times. However, it is not. After about a week of abstinence, sperm motility is markedly reduced. For successful conception, doctors are recommended to have sex every day or every other day for a week before the day of ovulation and including it. More frequent sex can negatively affect the ability of semen to fertilize, and if you do it less often - you can skip the window of conception.
In addition, it is proved that regular sex helps to establish a cycle: the partner's body releases hormones that affect your reproductive system, so regular sex helps to produce more estrogen.
Mistake # 3: resort to questionable techniques
In the courtyard, it seems to be the 21st century, but many women still believe in the miraculous power of douching. It seems that everything is logical: with any infection, malnutrition, bad habits, the environment in the vagina becomes acidic. Sperm in this environment dies and can not fertilize the egg, so many people use a weak solution of soda to make the environment alkaline and create favorable conditions for conception.
But doctors are opposed to this method: soda kills not only harmful microorganisms, but also beneficial, thus violating the natural PH of the vagina. In addition, syringing soda can exacerbate inflammatory processes and diseases such as erosion and damage to the cervix, which a woman often does not know about without visiting a gynecologist.
Mistake # 4: blame yourself
Speaking of infertility, we tend to believe that the problem is from the woman. But in fact, responsibility is equally on both partners. Doctors say that in 40% of cases of infertility, the cause should be sought from men, and 40% from the woman. The remaining 20% is compatibility, a combination of both partners. In this case, do not panic ahead of time - remember that a healthy couple in order to successfully conceive, it takes from 6 months to a year.
Mistake # 5: making mistakes in calculations
The most common mistake is the wrong definition of the ovulation day. In most women, it occurs in the middle of the cycle, but this applies to women with a 28-32-day cycle. Ovulation, as a rule, occurs 14 days before the onset of menstruation. Therefore, if you have a 24-day cycle, ovulation will occur on day 10. If your cycle is much longer, say, 42 days, then we can assume that you ovulate less often, not in every cycle. In this case, and also if you have an irregular cycle (in which case ovulation can be on day 6 or 21), or you do not remember when the last time was a month, forget these rules. Here you can not do without a test for determining ovulation, with which you can easily find out when you have a conception window.
Another common mistake - counting the beginning of the cycle is not from the first day of the month. The first day of menstruation - when you have blood. Not a day before, not a day after. For successful conception, the bill goes literally on a clock, which is why it is so important to know the exact day of the beginning of the cycle.
Mistake # 6: live on schedule
Pregnancy can not be accurately planned. As already mentioned above, a healthy couple is required from 6 months to a year to conceive. But many women need half a year just to normalize their cycle after the end of taking contraceptives. Ovulation will not occur until the cycle becomes regular. Therefore, if after 6 months your cycle does not return to normal or you are not sure that you are ovulating, it is worth to visit a doctor.
Mistake # 7: hurry
Quite a lot of people with sarcasm refer to the statement that after sexual intercourse it is desirable to lie on your back with slightly raised buttocks for about 20 minutes. However, doctors unanimously assert that such a method increases the possibility of conception by as much as 80%! Therefore, if you want to dance a victorious dance after a successful conception, it seems to you, refrain - at least, for 20 minutes.
Mistake # 8: ignore your "insane" excitement
To consult a specialist is not to be paranoid! There are situations in which you should not ignore your concerns: here you are thinking not only about yourself, but about your future child. Maybe you have always had an irregular cycle, and because of this you are having difficulty with conception. Or, perhaps, you have diabetes, and you want to make sure everything is under control before getting pregnant.
If you have any questions or concerns, it is better to immediately find a specialist who will explain everything and tell you about the pitfalls that can occur specifically in your path. Thus, faced with difficulties in trying to become pregnant, you will already be ready for them.
Mistake # 9: Do not give up bad habits
It will not be superfluous to repeat again: it is necessary to abandon bad habits at least a year before trying to become pregnant. Doctors all over the world warn: the first trimester is the most important in the formation of the child's body. There is no amount of alcohol that is safe for him.
And in fact some future mothers, using alcohol on early terms, yet do not know, that are pregnant. Therefore, if you do not protect yourself, treat alcohol and cigarettes as if you are already pregnant - do not eat or at least reduce to a minimum.
Mistake # 10: forget about his health
What is harmful to your fertility can harm your partner's ability to conceive. Cigarettes, alcohol, unbalanced food - all this negatively affects the quality and quantity of sperm. Studies have also shown that smoking and alcohol abuse lead to sperm damage at the chromosome level. Sperm is completely renewed for 3 months, so your partner should give up bad habits at least for this time. Make sure that he consumes enough nutrients, selenium, vitamins E and C - they are especially useful for men.
As for the influence of temperatures on a man's ability to conceive, opinions differ. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine claims that it does not have much significance for the work of male genital organs. Some doctors, however, recommend refraining from frequent taking hot baths, even if the man does not have problems with the quality of the sperm.
There is research proving that the temperature of the scrotum rises if you hold the laptop for a long time on your lap. Another group of specialists found that exposure to radiation from mobile phones can damage male fertility, especially if you keep the phone in your trouser pocket. Nevertheless, no study has revealed a clear link between the effects of heat and male fertility.
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