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Suggest Ways To Increase One’s Chances Of Conception
Posted on
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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Question : Hi, I have been trying to conceive for the last 8 months but still no positive result. Please help.
Brief Answer:
Consult Gynecologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.
You are still young. You need not worry so much. Among couples trying for pregnancy only 75% conceive during the first year and 90% conceive by the end of second year.
Are your menstrual cycles regular? What is your BMI? If your periods are irregular you need to consult Gynecologist for hormone tests. If you have regular periods, you can wait for another 4 months, before doing hormone tests.
To improve your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, stop smoking ( if you both are smokers) and have intercourse at least 4-5 times in a week.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Consult Gynecologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.
You are still young. You need not worry so much. Among couples trying for pregnancy only 75% conceive during the first year and 90% conceive by the end of second year.
Are your menstrual cycles regular? What is your BMI? If your periods are irregular you need to consult Gynecologist for hormone tests. If you have regular periods, you can wait for another 4 months, before doing hormone tests.
To improve your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, stop smoking ( if you both are smokers) and have intercourse at least 4-5 times in a week.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for the above answer. My menses are not regular, it varies from 18,20,25, and 30 of the month which keeps me worrying. I and my husband don't smoke. We make intercourse 3 to 4 times in a week. I found it very difficult to know my ovulation day because of the in regularity of my periods. Are any ways to increase my chances of conceiving twins?
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
As long as you are having intercourse 3-4 times in a week, you need not worry about ovulation day. It covers the ovulation day.
Don't plan for twins. The best outcome for the baby or mother is in single pregnancy.
Continue to take one tablet of folic acid daily. Maintain normal BMI.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
As long as you are having intercourse 3-4 times in a week, you need not worry about ovulation day. It covers the ovulation day.
Don't plan for twins. The best outcome for the baby or mother is in single pregnancy.
Continue to take one tablet of folic acid daily. Maintain normal BMI.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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