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• Steps
• Advice
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While some people have struggled to find contraception, others wishing to have a baby have been through many hardships and troubles. A healthy couple trying to conceive may take a year, but for others it may take longer. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of conceiving and becoming pregnant.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Conception

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   Have sex before, during, and after the days of ovulation. When you know you're falling asleep, “do it” often! You are more likely to get pregnant if you have sex every day before, during, and after the most fertile time. If you cannot reach this frequency, you can have sex every 2-3 days before, during, and after the most fertile time.
   • If you need to use a lubricant, be sure to choose one that is water-based and has a formula to help you conceive.

   Advice: Create a relaxed atmosphere, don't be too demanding from your partner, and try to focus on this moment as an opportunity to enjoy love before thinking of having a baby.

   
   

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   Use an ovulation test strip. Buy an ovulation test at a pharmacy or online. Pee at the tip of the test strip or dip the tissue in a urine cup, wait a few minutes and see the results. For basic test strips, the result is positive if two bars of the same color appear or the second line is darker than the test line. If you use an electronic test, the screen will show whether you are ovulating or not.
   • Buying multiple test strips costs a lot of money, so keep them for the days when you think you're ovulating. Ovulation strips that are sold in bulk are usually cheaper.
   • You don't have to use ovulation strips to determine the days that are most fertile, but they can be helpful, especially when you're not sure you want to know the exact dates.

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   Watch for signs of nesting eggs. Some women show signs of implantation bleeding, usually mild bleeding when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus. This usually occurs 6-12 days after conception. This is perfectly normal and usually nothing to worry about, but don't hesitate to call your doctor if you are concerned.
   • You may also experience mild spasms, headaches, nausea, mood swings, breast tenderness and back pain with implantation bleeding.

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   Get a home pregnancy test after you miss a period. Once the ovulation cycle is over, the waiting time begins. You'll wait for your next period - if it doesn't, get a pregnancy test. The home pregnancy test is accurate to 97%, but it is still possible to give false negative results if you take it too early. Try again in 1 week if the result is negative but you still have signs of pregnancy.
   • Note that most couples do not conceive immediately. Out of 100 couples trying to conceive each month, only 15 to 20 are successful. However, 95% of couples will get pregnant within 2 years!

Method 2 of 4: Take care of your body in preparation for pregnancy

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   Obstetrics and gynecology examination before pregnancy. Even if you have no problems fertility, you should still see a doctor before conceiving. Some medical conditions can be aggravated or made worse by pregnancy. Your doctor will examine your pelvic area and may order some basic blood tests. Some disorders that you need to detect before getting pregnant include:
   • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can interfere with ovulation.
   • Endometriosis, often causing infertility.
   • Diabetes: If you can detect and control your diabetes before conception, you will avoid the risk of fetal malformations that are often associated with diabetes.
   • Thyroid disease: Like diabetes, thyroid disease is relatively less dangerous for pregnancy if diagnosed and managed well.

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   Maintain a healthy weight before getting pregnant. Studies have shown that obese women have a harder time conceiving and may also experience more problems during pregnancy. However, being underweight also negatively affects a person's ability to conceive. Consult with your doctor about a healthy weight for you and try to lose weight or gain weight before getting pregnant.
   • Low-birth-weight women (with a BMI of less than 18.5) can completely lose their periods and make it even more difficult to conceive.

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   Take a multivitamin supplement for pregnant women. Begin taking prenatal vitamins to accumulate essential nutrients in the body to nourish the developing embryo. For example, folic acid supplements taken before conception can reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. You should choose vitamins for pregnant women or ask your doctor to prescribe them.
   • Folic acid supplements have also been shown to have positive effects on fertility, so start daily before planning a pregnancy.

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   Eat a whole food diet to increase fertility. A healthy diet can make it easier for you to conceive and increase your chances of successfully conceiving. Stick to a diet that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Some good options include:
   • Lean protein: skinless chicken breast, lean ground beef, tofu and legumes
   • Whole grains: brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta, oats
   • Fruits: apples, oranges, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and watermelon
   • Vegetables: broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, cabbage and kale

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   Encourage your partner to eat sperm health foods. Men should take multivitamins with vitamin E and vitamin C, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, fat and sugar.
   • Men should also get plenty of selenium (55mcg per day), as selenium is believed to improve fertility in men.

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   Give up smoking. Smoking is not only harmful while you are pregnant, it also reduces your ability to conceive. Quitting during pregnancy can be very stressful, so help yourself reduce the hardship by doing this before you become pregnant.
   • Note that passive smoking also affects conception rates. Avoid being around smokers to limit secondhand smoke exposure.

   Advice: Your partner should also stop smoking! Men who smoke regularly have a lower sperm count, and a higher rate of abnormal sperm than non-smokers. Smoking habits even cause impotence.

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   Stop drinking alcohol to maximize your chances of getting pregnant. Drinking even 1 cup of alcohol a day also reduces the ability to conceive. To ensure the best chance of conception, you should not drink alcohol no matter how much or how little. If you drink in moderation while waiting for conception, remember to drink no more than 1 cup. A woman's fertility is significantly reduced if she drinks more than 2 cups.
   • Your partner should also limit alcohol intake, as alcohol can reduce sperm count and affect sperm quality.

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   Limit caffeine to 200 mg per day. Caffeine is found in foods such as chocolate and drinks such as coffee, tea, and cola. Women were less likely to become pregnant drinking more than 3 cups of caffeine a day than those who drank less than 2 cups.
   • 1 cup (240 mL) of coffee has about 100mg of caffeine, so don't drink more than 2 cups (480 ml) of coffee per day.
   • Tea and coca water contain less caffeine, but caffeine can accumulate if you drink too much. You should stop at 2 cups of caffeinated beverages a day to make sure you don't go over the limit.

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   Stop applying contraception. When your body is ready to conceive, stop using contraception. If you are on hormonal birth control pills, it can take 2 to 3 months before you start to return to your normal ovulation cycle and be able to conceive. If you only use other methods of birth control, you can get pregnant right after stopping use.
   • If you are having an intrauterine device (IUD), you will need to see an obstetrician and gynecologist to have it removed.

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    See a reproductive health professional or a sex therapist, if necessary. It may be difficult for you to get pregnant if you or your husband has a libido problem. A reproductive health professional or a sex therapist can help both husband and wife overcome this problem.
    • Try not to stress the relationship between the husband and wife because of infertility. The pressure to become pregnant, as well as invasive and stressful treatments for infertility can lead to sexual dysfunction and make it even harder for you to conceive.

Method 3 of 4: Maximize fertility

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   Chart your menstrual cycle with a calendar or app. Menstrual cycle tracking is the best way to identify the most fertile days. You can download an app like OvaGraph or Fertility Friend, or use a calendar to chart your pregnancy. You will need to write the following information on the calendar:
   • The first day of your period. This is the first day of the cycle, so you will write the number "1" on the calendar. Number the days remaining up to the last day of the cycle, i.e. before the first day of the next period's period again.
   • Your basic daily body temperature
   • Changes in cervical mucus
   • Ovulation test date positive result
   • The days of sexual intercourse
   • The last day of the menstrual cycle

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   Basic body temperature measurement. Your body temperature will rise slightly during ovulation, so an increase in body temperature is a sign that you are ovulating. Keep the thermometer by your bed and take your temperature in the morning when you wake up. Measure your body temperature every day at the same time to get the most accurate estimate of the time of ovulation. Record the daily body temperature measured. If the temperature has risen by 0.3-0.5 degrees Celsius for more than a day, you are likely ovulating!
   • The highest probability of conception occurs in 2-3 days before Basal body temperature is high, so if you can follow the pattern of hyperthermia over many months, you can guess when it is most likely to conceive.

   Advice: Be sure to buy a basic thermometer, as conventional thermometers do not detect slight changes in temperature.

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   Keep track of cervical mucus. When the vaginal discharge is clear and supple like egg whites, it means you are highly fertile. You should have intercourse every day for 3-5 days from the day you notice discharge having these characteristics. You will be less likely to conceive when the discharge starts to become cloudy and dry.
   • You may notice the properties of uterine mucus just by wiping when you go to the toilet, or you may need to insert a clean finger into your vagina to check it.

Method 4 of 4: Find help in getting pregnant

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   Set deadlines to seek support based on your age, how long you try to conceive, and your health condition. Being patient is not easy when you are trying to conceive, but you should give yourself time. Setting a deadline to see your doctor can help ease the stress and prepare for the next stage of conception. Here are guidelines on when to seek help:
   • Healthy couples under the age of 30 have regular intercourse (2 times per week) capable of conception within 12 months (plus the time to adjust again after stopping contraception).
   • If you are over 30 years old, see your doctor after 6 months of trying to conceive. Women over the age of 30 and premenopausal women may find it difficult to conceive due to the impaired ability to conceive naturally in women of this age. In most cases it is still possible to conceive, but it will take longer, require more targeted intercourse, and some lifestyle changes are needed.
   • In some cases, it is necessary to see a fertility doctor immediately. If you have endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, have cancer treatment, have a history of miscarriage, or are over 35 years old, make an appointment with your fertility specialist as soon as you want to become pregnant.

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   Go check for infertility problems. All factors, from illness and stress to excessive exercise and drug use, can impair fertility. Some drugs can prevent or interfere with pregnancy. You need to provide your doctor with a complete list of names of medications, herbs, supplements and foods and drinks you are taking so they can look on your list to look for rare factors. late.
   • Get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Some infections can impair fertility, others can cause permanent infertility if left untreated.
   • Some women have a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching an egg or has a medical condition that affects the menstrual cycle, such as polycystic ovary syndrome.

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   Consider getting an in-depth fertility test. If you are both having a normal physical exam, you should consider sperm testing and fertility monitoring.
   • Men should have a semen test to check the quality and quantity of the sperm released during ejaculation. Other methods of assessing male fertility include a blood test to check hormone levels and an ultrasound to track ejaculation or obstruction of the vas deferens.
   • The fertility tests for women often include hormone tests to check the thyroid, pituitary and other hormones during ovulation and other times throughout the menstrual cycle. Uterine and ovarian x-rays, laparoscopy, and pelvic ultrasound are more involved procedures commonly used to evaluate the uterus, endometrium, and fallopian tubes to detect scarring. , obstruction, or pathology if present. Ovarian storage capacity tests and genetic testing to detect genetic infertility may also be performed.

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   See a fertility endocrinologist or a infertility hospital. An obstetrician and gynecologist may refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist or to a fertility clinic so that you have access to all necessary tests and treatments. Your doctor can perform tests, diagnose, and treat conditions that may affect your ability to conceive. Find a reproductive endocrinologist near you and schedule a visit.
   • Prepare questions before going to the clinic. You should see your doctor with your partner to make sure nothing is missed.Ask your doctor about any concerns you may have about the costs, side effects, and likelihood of treatment success.
   • The first time you visit the clinic, the doctor may not see you or start treatment right away. You just need to be available to answer questions and learn about your options.
   • You do not need to go to a certain treatment center after a visit; Visit a variety of places and weigh your options until you have identified the best hospital.

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   Ask about artificial insemination (IUI). This is a procedure that takes a sample of your husband's semen or donated semen, "filters" the sperm to remove it and pumps the sperm directly into your uterus using a small syringe. This is usually done within a day of a woman's ovulation hormone and can be done in the clinic without surgical intervention and painless. IUI can be used for up to 6 months before trying other treatments. IUI can help in the following situations:
   • Endometrial optimism
   • Rarity with no known cause
   • Semen allergy
   • Infertility in men

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   Consider using method of in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is believed to be the most effective and common method of conception through assisted reproductive technology.
   • IVF is the procedure of taking a ripe egg from your body (or a donor) and fertilizing it with the sperm of your husband (or donor) in a lab, and then inserting the fertilized egg into your uterus. to nest eggs.
   • Each cycle can last 2 weeks or more, and most insurance companies pay only a small portion, if any.
   • IVF is less likely to be successful in women with endometriosis, those who have not given birth at all, and who use frozen embryos. Women over the age of 40 have a success rate of less than 5% and are therefore often advised to use donated eggs.

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   Ask about medications and other infertility treatments. In some cases, the use of fertility drugs may be sufficient to improve fertility hormone levels and increase natural fertility. Other options may be suggested such as tubal transfer (GIFT) or surrogacy.
   • Clomid (clomiphene) is a common treatment for infertility that is often combined with other treatments, such as artificial insemination. The drug works to stimulate ovulation, thereby increasing the chance of pregnancy.

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   Seek help during infertility treatment. Fertility can do a lot of harm to your mental health. You may feel anxious, depressed and lonely, but remember that you are not alone! Take care of yourself and seek support during your treatment. Open up with friends and family, and find support groups online and in real life. You may also consider seeking out a psychotherapist to relieve your emotions as you go through treatment.
   • Fertility can also affect a husband and wife relationship. Spend good time with your partner and stay connected.

   Are you starting to have infertility tests and treatment? Talk to your doctor about what you can do to increase your fertility naturally, improve your sperm count, and relax to aid treatment.

Advice

• Men wearing triangular underwear do not reduce the sperm count. However, taking hot baths, hot tubs, wearing tight sportswear, a lot of cycling and staying in the pelvis for a long time can decrease sperm count.
• Obesity in both men and women can impair fertility. You can conceive more easily and have a healthier pregnancy by maintaining a healthy weight.

Warning

• Trying too hard to get pregnant, especially following a strict schedule, can be stressful and reduce the physical and emotional intimacy between a couple.
• Becoming a parent is a big decision that you shouldn't take lightly. You must be really ready to have children.
• Make sure you and your partner do not have an infectious disease before stopping birth control methods.