It is very common for couples to believe that, by abandoning any contraceptive method, they will achieve a pregnancy immediately. But, what is certain is that the majority of the time this doesn't work as well because in every relationship there is a 25% chance of conceiving. We'll talk a little bit about the keys to become pregnant, the reasons that could interfere with, and what to do before the pregnancy does not come.
The do not become pregnant right away doesn't necessarily mean you have any problem, or that you or your partner are infertile. What could be happening is that you're trying at the wrong time of the month. What is certain is that there are many processes that must be “aligned” so that your attempts are successful, and we are not always aware of each of them.
Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is defined as the time elapsed between the first day of the menstrual period until the last day of the next period. Normally, the average length of the cycle is 28 days, however, this may vary between 21 and 31 days for some women. It is divided into 4 phases:
- Menstrual phase: Start of the cycle between day 1 and 6, when you have your period.
- Follicular phase: between days 7 and 13, after the bleeding. The estrogen and progesterone begin to rise, causing an increase in energy and vitality.
- Ovulatory phase: between days 14 and 21, it is when your hormones come to stop. Estrogen and testosterone are shot and your egg is ready to be fertilized or released.
- Luteal phase: around days 22-29, after ovulation, estrogen and testosterone decrease and progesterone takes center stage.
Acknowledge your fertile period
It is precisely in the ovulatory phase, between days 14 and 21 of the cycle (depends on the cycle of each woman, it is usually between day 12 and day 16 from the day on which fell the menstrual period), when you should keep unprotected sex. While the process of ovulation lasts for 2 or 3 days, you can also get pregnant if you have intercourse the previous days, as the sperm remain alive within the body of the woman between 48 and 72 hours.
To better recognize when during your cycle these ovulating, it is important to recognize the symptoms of this stage:
- Changes in texture and consistency of the flow from the vagina, similar to the egg white, transparent and sticky.
- Belly pain.
- Tightness or pain in the breasts.
- Increased libido.
- Increase of body temperature.
Visit to a specialist before getting pregnant
It is very important to carry a medical visit, gynecological before putting hands to work. The specialist the reproductive health of women and their partners, will assess family history, and perform a clinical examination to rule out any problems that could interfere with their fertility as infections, diseases, problems in the uterus, endometriosis, among others. Know your fertility potential is a valuable tool to not waste a lot of time to find a pregnancy.
What if it is in your hands
Your style of life is critical and may affect your fertility, as bad habits such as excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity and the consumption of drugs can interfere. There are also other factors such as stress, tiredness, and anxiety that may alter your menstrual cycle and make it difficult for a pregnancy.
In contrast, maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as good nutrition, exercise regularly, quit smoking, avoid the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs, learn how to manage stress and anxiety, benefiting the environment, psychological, emotional and hormonal, both of the woman as the man, is conducive to conceive.
What if I do not manage to conceive?
For the women who are under 35 years of age, the recommendation is that you try to have unprotected sex, especially during the days of your ovulation, for a period of 1 year. If after 1 year of unprotected intercourse you have not managed to get pregnant, it's time to see a specialist to rule out any other conditions preventing conception. For women who are 35 years or more, it is recommended that, after 6 months of unprotected sex, without success, to seek the help of an infertility specialist.
If you were to confirm that there are problems of infertility in the couple, you should not lose hope. Today there are several techniques of assisted reproduction, both low-and high-complexity, which can help you to fulfill your dream of being a mother.
In Latid Fertility Center you will be able to find a team of women gynaecologists and embriólogas, directed by Dr. Griselda Ramírez de Matamoros, Master's degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction, Assisted with extensive experience in the field of infertility and assisted reproduction. We offer all of the advanced techniques and comply with international quality standards with the goal of achieving higher success rates. In Latid we study each case to have an accurate diagnosis. In this way, each treatment is personalized and specialized according to him or the patient. We invite you to schedule a consultation in Latid, if your dream is to become a mother, your dream is our mission.
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