20 AMAZING REASONS
WHY WOMEN CAN’T GET PREGNANT
You already know the drill—when you’re trying to conceive you can’t leave the house without seeing pregnant bellies. Every time you turn on the TV there’s a sweet baby in a diaper commercial staring back at you. You always seem to spot at least four newborns snuggled up in carriers perched on top of grocery carts when you run into the supermarket.
Trying to get pregnant is probably one of the most frustrating times for a woman. If it’s taking longer than she perceived, that is. A year or few months of negative pregnancy tests could even take away pleasure from the act of trying itself. The frustration, self-doubt, and fear are a separate story altogether.
It is a complex thing to pinpoint why a woman is not conceiving. Generally there is no single factor, but a combination of things. Worrying is one of the worst things you can do when trying to conceive. Many couples conceive naturally after numerous medical procedures have failed. The main thing is not to lose hope and do your research. Additionally, there might be some things you haven’t considered yet. Read on to find out some little-known reasons for unexplained infertility:
A low BMI may also indicate anorexia, bulimia, or any other eating disorder. This means that you are not getting the nutrients you need for healthy menstruation or fertility. You can gain control over your BMI by asking an expert or downloading an app.
Here Are Some Of The Reasons Why Women Fail To Get Pregnant
A woman who is underweight or overweight may have some
difficulty conceiving a baby. An undernourished body may not ovulate properly.
On the other hand, excess weight can have a significant effect on fertility. Just being over your ideal weight decreases your chance of getting pregnant even if you are ovulating regularly. The further you stray above 25 on the Body Mass Index, the worse it gets.
Maintaining a healthy diet and developing a reasonable exercise routine will do wonders for your mind and body,” Bitidis adds.
Stress
You may be stressed out over not conceiving, but what about him? Your partner may be facing a lot of stress from work, friends, and family. If this is the case, his sperm may be adversely affected.
If this is the case, consider involving him in some relaxation techniques. If all else fails, see if the two of you can plan a nice vacation together. Who knows, you may even come back refreshed and pregnant!
Or maybe when you mention to friends and family that you’re “trying,” you’ll almost guaranteed to hear someone say, Just relax and it will happen.” Easier said than done. Stress, good or bad, is going to take its toll on you both physically and mentally.
Your body isn’t going to say, ‘Okay, let’s get pregnant.’ Learning to say no and to take time for yourself is important for improving your chances of having a baby. A lot of women think the best thing to do when you’re stressed is to take time off work.
Use Of Lubricants
It reduces sperm mobility and transfer. Water based lubricants often have glycerin (which has been shown to be toxic to sperm) and propylene glycol both of which are highly hyperosmotic.
This results in irreversible damage to sperm and a loss in motility after exposure to commercial lubricants. Damage to sperm and subsequent inability of the sperm to penetrate into the cervix following contact with lubricants may prevent conception in some couples.
Lack Of
Enough Exercise
A proper exercise routine can actually increase your chances of conceiving. Some, however, tend to go overboard. Since exercise is said to be addictive, this is not really surprising. If you push yourself too hard, your body may not have the energy to reproduce.
Hence, you need moderation in your workout as well as in your eating.
A lot of women don’t understand their own cycles. Most of us
were taught the typical 28-day cycle in health class back in high school, but
every woman is different and cycles vary in length.
The biggest thing is timing. Ovulation is two weeks before your period. Most people think that it’s two weeks after, but that’s only if you have a four-week cycle.
You’ll have better luck conceiving if you monitor ovulation and start having sex at the right time. Sperms can live for three days in the cervix, so you don’t have to have sex on the day of ovulation, it could be the day before. We also find that a lot of people don’t know that lubricant decreases sperm motility and transfer, so you shouldn’t use lubricant when you’re trying to get pregnant.
TB In The Genital Tracts
While the initial exposure to the tubercle bacillus is through the lungs (because the bacillus is inhaled), most of us can fight off the infection, as a result of which it remains silent in the body, causing no harm.
However, sometimes these latent bacilli get reactivated, and then spread throughout the body through the blood stream. They can then get deposited in any part of the body, causing a TB infection of that organ. It is only when it lodges and infects the genital tract, that TB can cause infertility.
Damage To The Fallopian Tubes.
This is the root cause of infertility in almost 30% of the cases. These are tubes connecting the ovaries and the uterus .
When fallopian tubes are blocked, they prevent the sperm
from getting to the egg or block the passage of the fertilized egg into the
uterus, thus leading to infertility.
Sperm Problems
On the first general test, your partner’s sperm may not show any problems. However, the sperm count, motility, morphology, concentration, and volume are just one side of the picture. These tests do not account for DNA damage within the sperm. If both of you have clear reports and are still unable to conceive for a year, consider a comet assay.
The comet assay is an experimental way of measuring sperm by testing it for DNA damage. If more than a quarter of the DNA turns out abnormal, you may have to select the sperm. A procedure would then inject only the healthy sperm into the egg.
Poor Diet
Healthy fats in nuts, yogurt, and oats are good for you. The same, however, cannot be said of Trans fats. These are the kinds of fats you would find in junk food, baked goods, and fast food.
If you insist on consuming these quick but unhealthy foods, you can put yourself at great risk. Other than the weight and health factors, your fertility could become seriously impaired. An ovulatory disorder would have a 73% more chance of rearing its ugly head.
So the next time you crave pizza, fries, nuggets or something similar, go for the healthy stuff. Stock up on bananas, almonds, walnuts, yogurt, and the like. Simply do not give yourself the option of indulging in something harmful.
The Woman’s Attitude And Emotions
Keeping a positive attitude is incredibly important. There is a huge mind-body connection to conceiving. Try not to listen to the negative stories and try to be patient.
Preparing for pregnancy up to a year in advance may be a good idea if you’re planning to start a family in the near future, that way you can focus on making lifestyle changes. If you’re trying now, remember that it can take time experts say up to a year to conceive.
If you’re concerned that it has taken too long, speak to your healthcare provider about your options for fertility counselling and treatment.
Uterus Fibroids.
Much depends on what type of fibroid you have. Less than three per cent of women who seek help for infertility have fibroids without any other obvious cause for their fertility problem.
Aneamic Or Low Haemoglobin.
Studies have revealed that women who don't get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer from lack of ovulation, a condition called anovulation. This results in poor egg health, which can inhibit pregnancy at a rate 60% higher than those with sufficient iron stores in their blood.
Thyroid Problem.
Hypothyroidism is associated with a range of reproductive disorders, from abnormal sexual development to menstrual irregularities and infertility. Many studies have pointed out the prevalence of thyroid autoimmunity in patients with infertility, which suggest that there is an increased prevalence of AITD in infertility clinics.
Urinary Tract Infection
Smoking, Drinking And Drugs
According to a study performed in 2003, regular cannabis
smoking can have serious effects on male infertility including lowered sperm
count, decreased volume of seminal fluid and poor sperm motility.
Over Use Of
Gadgets
If your partner is constantly carrying his phone in his pocket, this could be the reason for your disappointment. Cell phones, especially when connected to the Wi-Fi, emit electromagnetic radiation. These rays could mess with the sperm, especially if a man holds a laptop on his lap.
Using technological devices too close to the privates could result in more immobile and damaged sperm. This obviously reduces the chances of implantation and a normal pregnancy.
Additionally, women need their beauty sleep; otherwise, they
get high levels of anxiety.
This could adversely influence their fertility and menstrual cycle. Hence, it is best if you try to fall asleep using natural methods. This could mean using lavender oil or even meditation. If the problem is too severe, consult a doctor for some safe sleep medication or treatment.
This could adversely influence their fertility and menstrual cycle. Hence, it is best if you try to fall asleep using natural methods. This could mean using lavender oil or even meditation. If the problem is too severe, consult a doctor for some safe sleep medication or treatment.
Air Pollution
The world isn’t as green as it used to be. The pollution everywhere could severely lessen your chances of conceiving soon. When we breathe in pesticides, chemicals, smoke, and smog, our bodies would generally react. Even the cosmetics we use could have dangerous toxins that could lower your fertility. The chances of conceiving in a polluted area could hence go down by about a third.
The answer to this problem is not easy. Not everyone can afford to leave their home and move to the open country. They can, however, stop consuming synthetic foods, packaging, and pesticides. Switching to organic products would clean up their lives and hopefully enhance their fertility.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease And PCOS.
Scarring inside the fallopian tubes is permanent and can twist or block the tubes with scar tissue or fluid, leading to tubal infertility. About 1 out of 10 women cannot become pregnant after having PID once.
Male infertility.
For about one in five infertile couples the problem lies solely in the male partner. It is estimated that one in 20 men has some kind of fertility problem with low numbers of sperm in his ejaculate.
Lack Of Enough Rest
If you’re depriving yourself of sleep, you’re more prone to exhaustion and constant tiredness. This could wreak havoc on your immune system. Infections and inflammation would follow suit, and we all know what that means. If infections lead to fever, the sperm would be put at risk.
There You Are With All You Need To Avoid Or Do To Get Pregnant .
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