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Pregnant Pause

Understand Fertility Facts

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  • Timing is everything. You will have little chance of getting pregnant if you had sex on the wrong days and missed the most fertile ones. Figure out your ovulation days to increase your chances of conception. Ovulation predictor kits can also help you figure out when you're ovulating by detecting hormones in your urine that signal ovulation is about to occur.
  • Control your mind. Women who suffer from depression are twice as likely to have problems with fertility as women who don't. Get a mental health check if you notice signs of depression. Also, try stress management techniques, such as yoga and meditation, which research suggests can also help in getting pregnant.
  • Increase the odds. Make your vaginal environment as sperm-friendly as possible. Avoid vaginal sprays and scented tampons, artificial lubricants and douching. Not only can they cause infections, they may wash away cervical mucous or create a hostile environment for the sperm.

    • "Getting pregnant isn't always easy," Dr. Licciardi says. "Very few couples conceive on the first try. In fact, even if everything is absolutely in perfect working order, you only have a 20 to 25 percent chance of conception each month. If you are under 30 and haven't conceived in 12 months, you should make an appointment to see your doctor, as there could be some issues at play that are preventing you from getting pregnant. If you are over 35 and haven't succeeded in getting pregnant in six months, make an appointment to see your doctor, as infertility issues become more prevalent as you age. If you are over 40, then do not delay in getting medical help."


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