What should both the women and men take into consideration when they decide they want to conceive?
The biggest and what I think is the best piece of advice I can give is, as soon as you start thinking about having children begin your preparation. The healthier the mother’s egg and the father’s sperm, the easier conception will ensue, with reduced complications. In modern society, couples go from actively trying not to conceive to trying to conceive. It can take several months to get your body into the right fertile state, and the preparation will stand you and the child to be, in good stead.
See also: Preparing for Pregnancy
Are there any adjustable health factors that may increase the chances of conception –– such as diet or fitness for example?
Age & Timing: 52.7 percent of first time Irish and UK mothers were aged 30-39 in 2013, making Irish & British women some of the oldest mothers in Europe. About 20 percent of women in the United States now have their first child after the age 35, and this leads to age becoming a growing cause of fertility problems.
Nutrient Deficiencies impair sperm creation, egg development, ovulation and hormonal profiles. It has been shown in so many instances, by the British Government Food testing laboratories (McCance & Widdowson), that the nutrient values of many of our current foods have declined considerably, sometimes up to 50 percent in the case of magnesium and excess of 20 percent in many vitamins and minerals in foods generally, in the last 50-60 years.
High-Stress levels impair fertility in both men and women. High stress (increased cortisol) impairs the hormonal system, the immune system, requires more nutrients and can impair ovulation and even sperm creation.
Being overweight or obese impacts our hormonal process, our endocrine system and sperm and egg creation. Poor dietary habits will increase the problem and make the problem worse.
Your lifestyle, including smoking, lack of exercise, alcohol consumption and constant low-grade radiation from mobile devices will impair both male and female fertility.
How common is infertility in men and women?
Infertility is often thought of as a female concern, but in fact, cases of infertility in men and women are evenly split. Generally speaking, infertility diagnoses are broken into three categories, all accounting for roughly one-third of diagnoses. Male factor infertility, female factor infertility and unexplained infertility. Unexplained infertility is infertility that is idiopathic in the sense that its cause remains unknown even after an infertility work-up, usually including semen analysis in the man and assessment of ovulation and fallopian tubes in the woman. In developed countries, the World Health Organisation states that one in six couples (15-49) will be diagnosed as infertile. One in every four couples in developing countries had been found to be affected by infertility
What should be kept off limits to both women and men when trying to conceive?
Don’t skimp on Sleep: A good night’s rest is probably nature’s best cure. Modern lifestyles have probably pushed us towards being sleep deprived, but when you can, try to get your 8 hours uninterrupted sleep and beware of ‘screens.’
Skip Refined Sugar: Avoiding blood sugar crashes can have a very positive effect on your hormonal pattern. Refined sugars, like white sugar, white flour, pasta, etc. are all processed and have a detrimental effect on your blood sugar balance and fat storage.
Talking: Regardless of the situation, we never really know how infertility can make someone feel. Talking about it in a productive and supportive manner through mediators, friends or family can make a big difference.
Don’t Pollute Yourself: Your body is a temple, your body is the only one that you have, and certain substances will degrade it. This is also true of fertility. Keeping the body healthy and toxin-free improves your fertility and simple changes to your lifestyle can make a big difference. What are some of the most frequently occurring reasons a couple might not be able to conceive.
Causes of male infertility
- Varioceles (a condition in which the veins on a man’s testicles are large and cause them to overheat damaging the cells)
- Medical Conditions (diabetes, cystic fibrosis, trauma, infection, including STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections), testicular failure, chemotherapy or radiation)
- Unhealthy habits such as heavy alcohol use, testosterone supplementation, smoking, anabolic steroid use and illicit drug use
- Nutritional Deficiencies that impair sperm and hormone creation
- Environmental toxins including exposure to pesticides and lead
Causes of female infertility
- Damage to the fallopian tubes, not allowing the sperm cell and egg to meet
- Ovulatory problems (insufficient ovulation will impair fertility)
- Endometriosis & PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Conditions affecting the uterus (Polyps & Fibroids)
- Gynaecological problems such as previous ectopic pregnancy or having had more than one miscarriage
- Medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and thyroid and bowel diseases
- Lifestyle factors such as stress, being overweight or underweight, and smoking
- Nutritional Deficiencies that can impair egg development and reproductive function
Are conception supplements safe?
Yes, absolutely. The United States National Poison Data System has never had an account of someone die from nutritional supplement use. The American Association of Poison Control Centre’s produced a two hundred page report stating that there were no deaths associated with nutritional supplements in the United States. The global market for functional foods certainly presents a large commercial opportunity for companies. Sales are predicted to reach the US $250 billion by 2018. The industry and the consumer have to remain vigilant in making sure that we adhere to proper and correct manufacturing and formulating standards to keep this excellent safety record intact.
Should I consult my doctor before I start taking the supplements?
It is always good to speak to your doctor, G.P., pharmacist, nutritionist or your main healthcare adviser about any changes to your healthcare regime. Nutritional supplements are governed by the European Food Safety Authority across the E.U. and by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, U.K. Nutritional supplements from reputable brands and outlets are considered as safe substances, and they are an excellent way of ‘supplementing’ your health to make you feel and perform better.
Will the female’s body give her indicators about the right time to begin trying for conception?
The signs of ovulation vary from woman to woman. It is possible that some women will not even experience ovulation symptoms. Also, the time of ovulation differs for every woman. Some women ovulate like clockwork on the same day of their cycle every month, and other women may ovulate on varying days each month. Symptoms include:
• Changes in cervical fluid
• Changes in basal body temperature
• Changes in cervical position or firmness
• Light spotting
• Slight cramping or pain on one side of the pelvis
• Breast tenderness
• Abdominal bloating
• Increased sex drive
How long should we be trying to get pregnant before considering going to my GP?
Generally speaking, the guidelines from most reputable health bodies suggest seeing your GP after one year if you have failed to conceive. You should see your GP sooner if you:
• Are aged 36 or over – the decline in fertility speeds up when a woman reaches her mid-30’s and slightly later for men, late 30’s or early 40’s.
• Have any reason to be concerned about your fertility – for example, if you’ve had treatment for cancer or you think you might have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
In general, if you are concerned about your or your partner’s fertility, then you should speak to a healthcare practitioner.
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