10 Common Mistakes Couples Make While Trying to Conceive
Couples who are trying really hard to conceive often err on certain things. These mistakes could actually lead to their not being able to conceive, leading to frustration and sometimes personal dissatisfaction. Here are a few things worth looking into.
1. Timing
It is often suggested to try conceiving a week before and up to a week after the probable ovulation date. Although women have a 28 day cycle, it is hard for them to exactly predict the 14th day, month after month. Pinning all your hopes on that day is a really bad idea. It is better to generally consider having intercourse a few days before and after that date so you don’t miss it in spite of an irregular cycle. Identifying the fertile window by monitoring the fertile signs or by using ovulation tests is important.
2. Not understanding your cycles
Couples should know that while the sperm can stay in the female’s body for 4 to 5 days, the eggs live only for about 24 hours. That is why it is important to monitor cycles. Days 11 to 17 are particularly important if you are trying to conceive as this is the period during which ovulation may occur. There could be hormonal issues as well which could be detected based on the cycles and their irregularity.
3. Overindulging in sex
Overindulgence could lead to a drop in the sperm count thereby leading to failure in conceiving. Therefore, couples are advised to pick the best period of a month and indulge in intercourse on alternate days to maximize the chances of conceiving. Doing it every day and multiple times each day doesn’t necessarily increase the chances of conceiving.
4. Not seeking medical help in spite of issues
It is normal that couples have to wait for months to conceive. Nevertheless if there are signs like irregular or longer menstrual cycles, it could be because of underlying problems or medical conditions. Therefore, it is important to visit your doctor if you see any abnormal signs. It is also important to realize that the issue might not necessarily be with the lady. If you have been trying way too long, it is important to check if the man has fertility problems.
5. Waiting too long to get pregnant
Couples like to wait till they are exactly ready to don the new role and responsibility. Nevertheless, they should be mindful of the fact that the conceiving ability comes down by half between the ages of 20 and 40. That means, the older the woman, lesser are the chances of conceiving safely. So, if you are ready, don’t wait for too long.
