Did you fall for the topic? Unfortunately, there is no ‘magic pill’
for getting pregnant, but since we did grab your attention, we have
something for you – there are certain things you and your spouse can do
to boost your chances of getting pregnant.
Always be open to
suggestions from people or the Internet on conceiving. Of course, we are
not suggesting that you try every silly trick to conceive. After your
doctor and you assess each possibility and its viability, you can try
the tips below on how to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Remember, miracles happen everyday, so never lose hope!
Difficulty in Conceiving: Why?
The
age factor and fertility issues are two of the most common causes of
infertility. Sometimes these problems can be treated using simple
treatment approaches; in rare cases, difficulty in conceiving can be
caused by infertility in the man, the woman, or both of them. Rigorous
testing and treatment is advised in this case.
Common problems that may delay conception are:
Advancing Age (over 30 years):
Most
women have children when they are either 30 or 40. Nearly 20% women In
America conceive when they are 35 years. Age has a direct link with
fertility since it increases the chance of miscarriage and risk of the
child being genetically abnormal. Increasing age also influences the
health of the eggs released by the ovary, less numbers of eggs are
released and with age she might develop problems that can affect her
fertility. Also being overweight, excessive stress, smoking and drinking
can lead to reproductive problems in women.
If you are above thirty years and you want to have a baby, it is best that you consult a doctor.
History Of Ectopic Pregnancies Or Miscarriages:
Ectopic
pregnancy is the most common and life threatening form of miscarriage.
It has to be diagnosed and solved at the earliest stage of pregnancy.
Generally the embryo gets implanted in the womb but in the case of
ectopic pregnancy the embryo gets implanted in the fallopian tube or
pelvic cavity.Six Surveys show that nearly 37% of women who had ectopic
pregnancy didn’t have the risk factors of ectopic pregnancy.A survey
conducted on women with ectopic pregnancy revealed that nearly 48% of
women smoked low quality cigarettes. Also 23% of those having pelvic or
abdominal surgery were detected with ectopic pregnancy. Sexually
transmitted disease increases the chance of ectopic pregnancy by 10-20%.
Other factors like having a contraceptive pill, using intrauterine
device, having pelvic inflammation or endometriosis increase the chances
of ectopic pregnancy.
Uterine Fibroid:
Uterine
fibroids are non-cancerous growth on the walls of the uterus. Fibroids
cause no harm until they become really large and press on the walls of
other organs and cause pain. It is very common among women between 30-45
years and large fibroids can decrease the space in uterus leading to
infertility and miscarriage. Fibroids generally happen during pregnancy
and change the entire environment of the uterus, it can cause early
miscarriages and birth deformities if the fibroids press on the body of
the foetus.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:
Polycystic
ovary syndrome is characterized by irregular periods, obesity, and
hirsutisum (abnormal growth of hair on face, chest, abdomen and back.)
It also results in acne breakout and increase of male hormones in the
blood. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing Hormone (LH)
are produced by the pituitary glands and help to develop the ovarian
follicle, the eggs, the cells around the egg that produce hormones that
help to procreate. It also develops the fluid around the egg.
Luteinizing hormone also helps to increase the amount of estrogen
produced by the follicle cells and help in ovulation. If thereis a
dysfunction or fall in the amount of these hormones then there is an
increased risk of infertility.
Endometriosis:
This
is a disorder of the tissue lining the uterus that causes it to grow
outside the uterine cavity. It attaches itself to other organs and
swells with blood during menstruation. Since the blood can’t escape
these tissues cysts, scar tissue or adhesions take place, this cause
pain and prevent the fallopian tubes from functioning properly. This
directly affects pregnancy.
Endometriosis cells secrete substances
that affect the sperms and eggs. It also causes progesterone deficiency
in women thus preventing normal implantation. It can be treated both
with medicines (stopping periods for four to six months) or with
laparoscopy to remove the affected tissue to stop further damage, this
will put a stop to endometriosis.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease:
This
is caused by sexually transmitted disease like Chlamydia or Gonorrhea,
if these two diseases remain undetected or is not treated in time it
will cause pelvic Inflammatory disease. It generally affects the cervix
or vagina first and then spreads to other reproductive organs. This
directly affects fertility in women is one of the main reason behind
ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or
PID can be prevented by using proper contraception while having sex,
avoiding multiple sex partners and by avoiding come in physical contact
with those who have been tested negative STD test results.If PID is
diagnosed at the early stages it can be curbed with medicines.
Pelvic and abdominal surgery:
The
surgeries done to remove gall bladder stones, scar tissues, pelvic
adhesions and treat irritable bowel syndrome often interferes with
fertility.Pelvic adhesions are fibroid tissues or scars that grow around
the fallopian tube, uterus and bowel. This is mainly caused due to
endometriosis, ruptured appendix and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Pelvic
adhesions prevent the fallopian tube from collecting the egg released
from ovary during ovulation, this prevents pregnancy. Some adhesions are
so serious that only option left is IVF or In-vitro Fertilization.
Irregular Periods:
If
you are having abnormal bleeding or irregular periods there are 30-40%
chance that your pregnancy will fail. Irregular periods are a symptom
that indicates that no ovulation is happening. This condition is called
anovulation. This can be treated with fertility drugs but it is
important to check whether thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands are
functioning properly.Drugs with Clomid and Serophene (Clomiphene) induce
ovulation and regularize periods.
Thyroid Imbalance:
The
proper functioning of thyroid gland is important as it affects all
organs of the body, especially the menstrual cycle. Both Hyperthyroidism
and Hypothyroidism is bad as it speeds up and slows down the body
processes. The Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxin (T4) are released by
the thyroid gland and are controlled by Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH) released by Pituitary glands. Thyroid hormone plays a vital role
maintaining the health of the baby and mother during pregnancy. By
having proper medications and taking thyroid tests you can protect
yourself and your baby from harm.
History of Sexually Transmitted Diseases:
This
is biggest risk faced by the mother that can pass on to the child
during delivery. Some sexually transmitted disease like Chlamydia,
gonorrhea, genital herpes and cytomegalovirus can be passed from mother
to the baby during delivery. Sexually transmitted infection like
syphilis, HIV or AIDS can pass to the foetus before delivery. So tests
should be conducted on the mother to check if she has these diseases or
infections before she even conceives. This should be an integral part of
the prenatal care.
Low Sperm Count:
The
sperm count spiraling down means that the number of sperms in a man’s
semen is less then what is considered normal. This can be detected by
doing a semen analysis. This condition is called oligospermia. Sperm
mobility and size is also reduced.
In 2010 The World Health
Organization updated some parameters to determine sperm quality. These
parameters state that if there are 15 million sperms per milliliter of
semen then it is considered normal. This normal sample should have 40%
sperm mobility and 4% of the sperms should have the right shape and
size. There can be fluctuation in sperm production so it is better to
give 2-3 samples for diagnosis.
Low sperm count is another reason why you are not conceiving.
Miscalculated Fertile Period:
There
is a technique called Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) by which you
can detect your most fertile periods. Calendar or Rhythm, mucus and
temperature are various methods of detecting your fertility.
Fertility
Awareness method works on the fact that a women is most fertile for a
few days before ovulation starts and lasts till after ovulation takes
place. Since the sperm stays in the uterus for five to seven days, if
you try to get pregnant at this time the chances of conception will be
high.However, those taking birth control pills should avoid using the
method. By calculating your fertile period you can increase your chances
of getting pregnant.
Testicular Surgery or Undescended Testicles:
If
the testicles are placed high up in the abdominal canal or just above
the scrotum or in the inguinal canal it is termed as undescended
testicles. The surgery of undescended testicles is called Orchiopexy. It
can involve one surgery or two depending on the location of the
testicles. Small incisions are made in the scrotum, groin and abdomen so
that the surgeon can reach to the testicles and bring it down to the
scrotum. After the surgery a follow-up is done and the patient should
avoid active sports to prevent any injury to their testicles.
This
surgery is done to prevent infertility and reduces the risk of
testicular cancer. It allows testicular cancer to be detected in the
earlier stages. Orchiopexy also reduces the chance of injury and
minimizes discomfort.
Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation:
premature
ejaculation is a very common sexual dysfunction experienced by men, it
happens when there is semen ejaculation just before or after sex. This
ejaculation happens with minimum or no sexual stimulation. Premature
ejaculation prevents pregnancy and this is a cause of stress among
couples who want to start a family. You can talk to a gynecologist and
get the problem treated by having medications. Practicing relaxation
techniques and cutting down on alcohol, drugs and smoking can prevent
premature ejaculation.
Diabetes (in male partner) and Male Infertility:
Infertility
is a widespread problem and it is found that in one among five
infertile couples, the male partner is infertile.Scientists in UK
discovered that DNA damage in the sperms of men who have diabetes is
higher compared to those men who don’t have diabetes. This makes
diabetic men less fertile.
The Journal Human Production conducted a
study where 27 diabetic men falling under the age bracket of 34
yearsparticipated along with 29 non-diabetic men aged between 20-33
years. The semen volume in diabetic men was 2.6 ml compared to
non-diabetics who had 3.3ml. Otherwise total sperm output and
concentration was same among both diabetic and non-diabetic men.
Decreased Ovarian Reserve (DOR):
The
number of eggs in your ovary will naturally decrease in your
pre-menopausal years. It affects women who are within 36-40 years.
Sometimes women in their late 20’s and early 30’s suffer from depleting
ovarian reserve. Those who had endometriosis or ovarian cyst surgery
have decreased ovarian reserve. This decreases the number of eggs
available each month and the Follicle Stimulating hormone shoots up. In
this case, the menstrual cycle becomes overlapping and it shortens to
just 21 days. The ovulation takes place on the 7
th or 8
th
day of the menstrual cycle, by this time monthly cycle is over and the
endometrial lining doesn’t develop for the embryo within such short
time. This prevents implantation and thus prevents pregnancy.
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF):
This
is nothing but an early onset of menopause before the age of 40. The
exact reason is unknown, it can be due to chromosome problems, thyroid
disorders and immune problems. Premature ovarian failure can be
diagnosed by blood test to check the Follicle Stimulating Hormone and
Luteinizing Hormone levels in your blood are within menopause range in a
patient who didn’t have periods for six months. This is the direct
cause of infertility in women because no egg is released means no
conception takes place. Only In-Vitro Fertilization by donor egg is the
only option left in this case.
Infertility Is Caused Due To Lifestyle Problems:
Besides
physical and medical conditions, your lifestyle might be the culprit
behind your fertility issues. Factors like stress, depression, some
medications like anti-depressants, obesity, malnourishment, smoking and
drinking, a history of drug abuse and working with radiation and
chemicals can all make conception difficult.
Most of us have no
idea that even simple things could have damaging effects on the
reproductive system. Take for e.g. the fact that sitting for long in a
hot environment can cause testicular overheating! Going for saunas and
hot tubs frequently affects the sperm count. Also wearing tight clothing
or wearing the wrong kind of underwear and working with the laptop on
your lap for long hours will definitely cause testicular overheating.
This is the main reason for male infertility.There are so many reasons
why you and your partner could be facing difficulty in conceiving.
However,
it does no good to start the blame game. Your best bet is to monitor
your fertile periods and try to conceive after treating the reason
behind your absence of conception. Keep your fertility specialist in
total knowledge of any medications or drugs you may already be using, as
some drugs also tend to affect your fertility.
There are millions
of websites online that offer advice on handling infertility issues and
enhancing your chances of getting pregnant; but not all of them are
directly linked to improving your chances of conceiving.
[ Read: Yoga for Fertility ]
How To Get Pregnant – Tips That Improve The Chances:
Before
you decide to stand on your head or use tantric sex techniques, it is
best to check with a doctor. It is always great to plan your pregnancy
and keep your doctor updated with all the medicines you have. However,
here are 20 great tips for getting pregnant:
1. Monitor Your Fertile Days:
Using
an Ovulation prediction kit or something as basic as a thermometer and
calendar, you can easily find out your pattern of most fertile days of
the month. This occurs sometime between day 9 and day 14 of your monthly
cycle.
Couples today have an added advantage – they can rely on
technology more than ever! You can use smartphone apps to store details
of your menstrual cycles. These apps are designed to predict your
fertile period and will also send a reminder.
If all of this
sounds too flimsy, don’t worry. Mother Nature has given you a wide
window period by increasing the life cycle of the 20 million sperms
fighting over your one egg! Healthy sperms can stay in the uterine tract
for about 72 hours, hereby tripling the possibilities of conceiving if
these 72 hours include the time for ovulation.
2. Eat Healthy:
More
than any other time in life now is the time that you need to eliminate
all foods that could cause delay in conception and maintain a healthy
diet. This will also help you shed the extra weight that is a factor in
delayed conception.
- Increase your intake of vitamins and minerals.
- Load up on fresh fruits and leafy vegetables.
- Add foods that are rich in folic acid like greens and broccoli.
- Keep hydrated by consuming at least 2 liters of water a day.
- Include fresh dairy products and foods rich in Omega 3 acids in your diet.
Besides
these, try exercising regularly and get lots of fresh air. Folic acid,
taken in the diet or as a supplement, is extremely vital in creating a
fertile environment before and after getting pregnant.Atleast, 0.4mg of
folic acid should be taken every day if you want to become a mother.
3. Be In the Correct Weight Zone:
It
is not easy for an overweight or underweight body to conceive. Being
overweight increases the risk of getting gestational diabetes and high
blood pressure, whereas, low weight can delay conception due to poor
nourishment. However, neither crash diets nor binge eating will help in
the long run. Plan out a proper and relevant diet plan with your doctor
to attain and maintain your perfect weight. Try to maintain a healthy
BMI and weight according to your height. This is true for both men and
women.
4. Stop Smoking:
If no reason is
good enough to make you quit smoking, maybe this will: studies have
found that smoking can reduce your fertility by up to 50%! If you or
your partner smokes, it could possibly be the main culprit in your
inability to conceive. Quitting while trying to conceive and cleansing
your body from all its harmful chemicals is an important step towards
conceiving.
5. Switch to Decaffeinated Beverages:
Although
it is debatable, popular belief is that excessive consumption of
caffeine-rich foods and beverages can reduce blood flow to the uterus
and the penis. This can reduce chances of getting pregnant. Besides
reducing your intake of the usual suspects like tea and coffee, look out
for hidden ones like chocolate, some medicines and colas too.
6. Banish Chemicals From The Vaginal Tract:
Studies
have shown that the use of chemicals like vaginal sprays, scented
tampons, glycerin, lubricants and even saliva can cut down your chances
of being pregnant as all of these can become sperm killers. Also avoid
douching as it strips the cervix of the much needed mucus which improves
motility of the sperms.
7. Men Avoid Biking or Cycling:
Studies
have revealed that too much banging or grinding of the pelvis and groin
against the seat while cycling or biking can reduce the efficacy of
penile nerves. This may lead to difficulty in getting and maintaining an
erection.
8. Don’t Fret Over Sex:
If you
make having sex feel like something you have to do, chances are that
you will feel too much pressure to ‘perform’, thereby reducing the
chances of having satisfactory intercourse. Also, such a tendency can
create feelings of frustration and antagonism when one or both partners
feel stuck in the situation.
[ Read: PCOS and Pregnancy ]
9. Have Sex Just For Fun:
Making
a baby is not the only aim of sex, especially for men. They feel
threatened if you put them in the spotlight for sexual performance too
much, and when the fun goes out for men, so do your chances of
conceiving! Make time and efforts for spontaneous, no-pressure sex that
is just for intimacy and fun.
10. Ideal Positions:
As
opposed to popular opinion, there is NO ideal sex position that will
improve fertility! The only thing that matters is that the semen is
allowed to stay in the vaginal and cervical tract for just a few
minutes. The lucky swimmers will reach the uterus and can stay alive for
up to 72 hours.
11. Detox from Alcohol:
Giving
up alcohol for good will take you leap ahead in your tryst for
conception. Alcohol is a serious sex drive killer and potency inhibitor
for both men and women. Even light drinking can be a culprit, so if you
think it is okay to have a couple of drinks, it’s not!
12. Get Those Screening Tests:
If
no method seems to work for you, put an end to the agonizing
frustration and plan a visit to a doctor. The doctor will probably put
you through fertility tests and scans to pinpoint and treat the problem.
13. De-Stress:
Emphasis
on baby-making can strain all aspects of your life. Every once in a
while, take time off from all the scheduled sex and military-like
routine designed to make a baby and just have fun. Follow your hobbies,
enjoy your job and be in the company of friends.
14. Morning Sex:
Greet
the fertile day’s mornings with sex – not a difficult thing to plan, as
both the partners will be in bed! Studies show that the sperms are most
potent in the early mornings. So, whenever you are ovulating, make time
for sex after a good night’s rest.
15. Beware of Some Medicines:
Some
medications, though seemingly harmless, can reduce your chances of
getting pregnant. So confirm and re-confirm with your doctor before
taking any medicine. Some anti-depressants, anti-convulsive pills,
NSAIDs and hormonal medicines can greatly hamper your chances of
conceiving. Women who had thyroid replacement hormones,
anti-depressants, tranquilizers and asthma medication also faced
fertility problems.Also, your body needs to wash out any residues of
methotrexate before you can conceive.
16. Season for Sex:
It’s
true, some seasons are better for having sex for conception than others
as seasonal changes affect sperm production. Sperm motility is highest
at the end of summer and at the beginning of autumn. It might be a long
shot, but it has worked for many!
17. Go Low on The Sweets:
Too
much consumption of sugary snacks has been linked to the over
production of adrenaline. This particular hormone, though the body’s
defense mechanics, also kills progesterone (the female reproductive
hormone) and as a result, reduces chances of conception.
18. The Big-O:
Is
female orgasm a must for conception? Though it is not a must, it does
help in moving the sperm towards the uterus. The female orgasm creates
contractions in the vaginal walls and uterus, both of which assist sperm
motility. Besides, the secretion of natural lubrication makes the
journey easier.
19. Foods to Enhance Conception:
Simply
adding foods like beans, pumpkin seeds, whole grains, olive oil and
salmon to your diet can double your chances of conceiving as they
represent super foods in their categories.
20. Men, Man-Up Your Sperm:
Men
can improve their sperm count by avoiding overzealous exercise, and
staying away from very warm environments like saunas & hot
workplaces. They can also abstain from sex for 2-3 days before the woman
ovulates. Cutting back on drinking and smoking has been known to
improve sperm health and viability.
Now you might have got
innumerable tips on how to become pregnant. When you do all these things
to conceive, it is obvious that you and your partner desperately wish
to have a baby. However, a rigorous baby making quest often takes its
toll on your relationship. Therefore, it is necessary to support each
other emotionally and spiritually through the painful process of delayed
conception.
Don’t shy away from seeking help. Unlike earlier
times, infertility today does not mean a zero percent chance of having a
baby. Cutting edge research and technology is available for infertile
couples. Many times, if treated early, infertile couples can conceive
and give birth to healthy children. However, identifying the problem
early is vital for this to happen. So next time follow these above
pregnancy tips in order to get pregnant quickly.
Don’t Delay Too Much!
Studies
have revealed how more and more people are marrying late today; it is
considered common these days to marry and start a family after the
couple have entered their 30?s. This explains the spurt in delayed and
difficult pregnancies worldwide.
Not being able to conceive is a
potential marriage-breaker, so couples need to be more open and
communicative with each other. Seek professional counseling and the
comfort of friends and families, as you are definitely not alone in this
quest to procreate.
Motherhood makes a woman complete, as the
axiom goes. You have to make little sacrifices, like avoiding a glass of
vodka or beer that you would usually drink on Saturday evening. Eat
right and think positive to get a healthy baby. If you are having
problem conceiving even after trying several times during your fertile
period, talk to your spouse and visit the doctor together, he will be
able to guide you. Your body and mind needs to get ready for the baby
for which you have to prepare quite in advance. It is most important to
plan early for your family, so that you can spend most of your active
years to participate in the child’s growth process, since with age
lethargy sets in.
Hope these 20 great tips on how to get pregnant fast will be helpful. Do share your comments in the below section.
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