{"id":1546,"date":"2017-10-09T05:44:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T05:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pregnanteve.com\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2018-12-10T10:29:48","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T10:29:48","slug":"not-getting-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pregnanteve.com\/not-getting-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Am I Not Getting Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Precap<\/strong>
Why I’m not getting pregnant? You may be on birth control or under stress that is not letting you conceive.<\/strong> Before jumping to the conclusion of being infertile, it’s important to look at other causes. Along with you take your male partner too. Often it’s the male partner who has a health hurdle in making babies. A fertile woman has 20-35% chance of getting pregnant every month.<\/div><\/div>

Every woman wants to get pregnant as soon as she decides to grow her family. Not being able to get pregnant can be worse of a nightmare. Why am I not getting pregnant is a question we get on a daily basis.<\/p>

But before you start worrying about infertility in women make sure you are doing the deed right.<\/p>

There are many resolvable reasons for not getting pregnant. Merely stressing about pregnancy can prevent it.<\/p>

It is crucial that you eat well and eat right. If you are not nourished, then you may not get pregnant.<\/p>

Another point is that you may not be having sex at the right time for getting pregnant.<\/p>

What are the chances of getting pregnant?<\/h2>

A healthy 30-year-old fertile female has 20% chances of getting pregnant every month.\u00a0<\/p>

The chances of getting pregnant are not constant throughout the month.<\/p>

You are most likely to get pregnant when you have sex near ovulation.\u00a0<\/p>

Ovulation is the time when your ovaries release the egg<\/a>. It happens on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. The egg is viable for the next 24 hours.<\/p>

Now you may wonder how other women get pregnant all the time. It is because the menstrual cycle can fluctuate.\u00a0<\/p>

Ovulation can occur a day early or late. It is best to have sex regularly from three days before to one day after ovulation.\u00a0<\/p>

Sperms can live in the vagina for 3-5 days.<\/p>

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Why am I not getting pregnant?<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Why am I not getting pregnant?<\/h2>

There are many reasons for not getting pregnant. Here are the most probable causes of not getting pregnant.<\/p>

1) Being on birth control<\/h3>

If you are taking birth control pills then your chances of getting pregnant reduce.\u00a0<\/p>

Birth control pills do fail. But it’s like you are reducing the probability of becoming pregnant.\u00a0<\/p>

You need to stop using any means of birth control when you decide to get pregnant.
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2) Not knowing the fertile window<\/h3>

Most women don’t know when they are fertile \u2014 there few signs of ovulation like a change in cervical mucus<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

Your basal body temperature rises on the day of ovulation<\/a>. Even if you have an irregular menstrual cycle, you can track ovulation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

Many ovulation kits that can tell you about your fertile window.<\/p>

3) Fibroids and scars in the uterus<\/h3>

If you had any previous surgery of the uterus, you might have fibroids.\u00a0<\/p>

Endometriosis is a condition when the tissues of uterus invade other organs.\u00a0<\/p>

The bifurcated uterus also prevents pregnancy. It is a cause of infertility in women.
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4) Male partner’s infertility<\/h3>

It could be that you are perfectly fine, but your partner has some problem.\u00a0<\/p>

There are many reasons for infertility in men<\/a>. There are treatable and have many options.\u00a0<\/p>

If you want to have a baby, you\u00a0can opt for ART<\/a> to artificially help you.\u00a0<\/p>

IVF treatment, Intracytoplasmic injection and artificial insemination can help overcome male infertility.\u00a0<\/p>

There could be many reasons for male infertility like low sperm count or erectile dysfunction.<\/p>

5) Stress<\/h3>

Many things affect your fertility. Stress and your environment are two mostly ignored ones.\u00a0<\/p>

Any stress experienced by you or male partner can cause infertility.\u00a0<\/p>

It is why you are not getting pregnant. Stress changes the hormone cycle in your body affecting your fertility.<\/p>

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    6) Smoking, alcohol, and drugs<\/h3>

    Smoking reduces the fertility in women and men. It can reduce the sperm count to nil.\u00a0<\/p>

    Alcohol also causes problems in getting pregnant. The dose of alcohol is essential when you decide to consume it.\u00a0<\/p>

    Drugs affect fertility and pregnancy.\u00a0<\/p>

    If you are not getting pregnant, you need to cut down these three.<\/p>

    Read more: Infertility in women<\/a>, Causes of infertility in men<\/a><\/div><\/div>

    Some tips for getting pregnant<\/h2>
    1. Eat Omega 3 fatty acid rich diet. They are responsible for forming the hormones required for getting pregnant. Food rich in omega 3 fatty acids are Mackerel, Salmon, Anchovies, and Caviar. Baby takes up a major share of Omega 3 fatty acids from you. You need to have it in abundance during pregnancy as well.<\/li>
    2. You don’t need to have sex every day or multiple times a day. But during ovulation, it is better to have sex often<\/a>. When you have sex without will chances of getting pregnant may fall. You need to be confident and stress-free.<\/li>
    3. Cut down your caffeine. Caffeine is also a stimulant and diuretic drug. You have to limit smoking, alcohol, and drugs when you are not getting pregnant.<\/li>
    4. Exercise and stay fit. Any illness can prevent you from getting pregnant. It is essential that you stay healthy.<\/li>
    5. Maintenance of stable body weight is crucial for getting pregnant. Women who undergo a lot of weight fluctuations have difficulty in getting pregnant.<\/li>
    6. Get any diseases like PCOD or fibroids tested and treated. Do not miss any follow-up appointments. Also get treatment for sexually transmitted infections. STDs can affect your chances of getting pregnant.<\/li>
    7. Sleep well and on time. A regular sleeping pattern is essential for maintaining fertility.<\/li>
    8. Don’t use sex toys and sperm jellies. They are reasons for not getting pregnant.<\/li><\/ol>

      Not getting pregnant doesn\u2019t make a woman any less of it.\u00a0<\/p>

      It is essential to wait for the right time patiently. Having a healthy life and relationship are the first steps that one needs to take before trying to become a mother.\u00a0<\/p>

      A baby needs both mother and father equally.\u00a0<\/p>

      No pregnancy can save marriages, they both are responsibilities at an individual level.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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