Why am I not getting pregnant?
There are many
couples who attempt almost everything for more than a 12 months and absolutely
nothing occurs. This can be really frustrating, and that’s why many start
asking the question “why am I not getting pregnant?” You actually need to find
out main reason why you are not able to become pregnant and accordingly take
measures.
PCOS - (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is one of the leading causes
of infertility in women. Approximately five to ten percent of women of
childbearing age have PCOS. Most women with PCOS don’t even know that they have
it. Most women do not get a diagnosis until they begin trying to get pregnant..
In PCO, the ovaries produce high amounts of male hormones, especially
testosterone. Women suffering from PCOS seem to lose weight with difficulty as
a result of high insulin levels.
Age Factor- Age will be the biggest issue for
females. As the age increases the amount of eggs release every menstrual period
decreases along with the quality of the egg. For women after age 35, and for
men after age 40, it can take longer to get pregnant. You may be ovulating each
month, but the eggs and your hormones could be less than ideal for
fertilization.
Male Infertility- Statistics show
that in at least 60% of infertile couples, there is a male factor
contributing to the problem. Also, male infertility rarely has symptoms that
are observable without a semen analysis. The general rule is that the lower the
sperm count and the poorer the sperm quality, the longer it will take and
the more difficult it may be for a pregnancy to occur. However, even men with
very low sperm counts may eventually be successful in causing a pregnancy. The sperm
count only needs to be high enough for that one time that ovulation
occurs, in order for a pregnancy to be possible. There are many types of
male infertility disorders but RLP (low Rapid Linear Progression is one of the
major cause of infertility in men)
Obesity- is a concern not just for causing metabolic disorders but
effects other systems in our body such as infertility in women who are
overweight. Infertility in itself is a major problem in women which is caused
by irregular periods or menstrual cycle. Weighing more than the usual weight
further causes this irregularity in menstrual cycle which leads to infertility.
Ovulation- The key to getting pregnant is ovulation.In order to
conceive you ought to be capable to ovulate. Ovulation means eggs release
during menstrual period. Usually women ovulate during middle of the menstrual
period. About one third of the woman infertility is caused by failure to
release egg cell i.e. ovulation. This is usually due to hormonal imbalances. Having
regular sex is the best way to get pregnant right away.
Frequent physical signs indicating
ovulation are:
- Increased body
temperature
- Increased cervical
mucus
- Change of position
and firmness of cervix
- Abdominal cramps
(Mittelschmerz)
- Increased libido
- Tender breasts
