Ovulation, fertilization, fertile period… Conceiving a child naturally requires several conditions to be met. How to increase your chances of getting pregnant quickly? How long after removing the IUD, stopping the pill or giving birth?
When to have sex to get pregnant quickly?
THE Vaginal sexual intercourse (during ovulation in women) is a prerequisite for a naturally induced pregnancy. Fertilization (the meeting between a sperm and an egg) is only possiblearound the 14th day of the female menstrual cycle, which corresponds to the expulsion of an egg from one of the ovaries. It is important to remember that ovulation occurs approximately 14 days after the first day of menstruation (which marks the start of the menstrual cycle). Léa Marchal, midwife, specifies, however, that “the length and duration of cycles vary enormously between women. It is therefore really difficult to accurately determine the ovulation period”. Over a 28-day menstrual cycle, the fertile period can be understood between the 8th day (premature ovulation) and on the 15th day. Regular sexual intercourse during this period promotes the onset of pregnancy. There pregnancy manifests itself in particular by amenorrhea (absence of periods) in addition to other symptoms.
How soon can you get pregnant after stopping the pill?
As a hormonal contraceptive, The contraceptive pill has the effect of blocking ovulation and putting the menstrual cycle to sleep. Stopping the pill does not automatically mean that fertilization is immediately possible. The midwife specifies on this subject that“there is no time limit for resumption of ovulation after stopping the pill described with certainty in the scientific literature”. This deadline may vary from a few weeks to several monthsaccording to the women.
How soon can you get pregnant after removing the IUD?
Apart from the pill, stopping any other contraceptive method (contraceptive implant, IUD) is of course another sine qua non condition for getting pregnant. A copper IUD does not block ovulation, pregnancy can be achieved quickly after removal. In the case of a hormonal IUD, the time frame is similar to that of the pill and cannot be determined with precision.
How soon can you get pregnant after giving birth?
The return of menstruation after childbirthwhich we calle “return of diaper”, occurs 6 to 8 weeks after birth if the woman is not breastfeeding. However, ovulation is possible earlier, which means that it is possible for a very young mother to get pregnant very quickly after giving birth.
What is the most effective treatment for getting pregnant?
Hormonal treatments may be recommended for women, such as ovarian stimulation in case of ovulation disorder. This type of treatment can be a preliminary step to in vitro fertilization (IVF). In man a vitamin C supplementation improves sperm quality (mobility) and increases sperm count. Of the medically assisted procreation techniques (MAP) are considered if no pregnancy is obtained naturally and according to the type of infertility identified: IVF (in vitro fertilization), artificial insemination. These procedures can be carried out with the couple’s sperm and eggs or through anonymous donations.
Although there is no infallible method that will allow you to get pregnant quickly with certainty, it is nevertheless possible to put all the chances on your side by observing a few rules:
- Stop smoking
- Limit alcohol consumption and exciting
- Take a supplement folic acid
- Do sport
- Reduce sources of stress
- Ensure that you maintain a BMI (body mass index) neither too low nor too high
What are the factors that prevent you from getting pregnant?
In women, fecundability is highest between the ages of 20 and 25.
Many factors affect the fertility of a man or woman seeking to conceive a child.
► In women, fecundability is highest between ages 20 and 25. This declines slowly until the age of 35, then decreases rapidly. The time to conception can therefore increase significantly from the age of 30, as can the risks of pathological pregnancy. In men, age can become an influential factor from the age of 45 (alteration of spermatozoa).
► Regular consumption – in significant proportions – tobacco and alcohol influence the fertility of the couple. Among the main consequences observed are the extension of the time to conception, the reduction in ovarian reserve in women (tobacco) and the reduction in the quantity and quality of spermatozoa (tobacco).
► Repeated exposure to several environmental factors (e.g. particularly in the exercise of certain professions) also has an impact on fertility. From harmful products include certain solvents releasing volatile substances (e.g. glue, paint, cosmetics, etc.), heavy metals, pesticides and insecticides (particularly concerning agricultural workers), radiation.
► Anorexia and obesity in women as well as stress can sometimes cause the interruption of ovulation in women and are considered factors influencing fertility.
When to worry about not getting pregnant?
Léa Marchal explains that we are talking about infertility “after 1 year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse in a couple having a desire to become pregnant”. In two thirds of cases it is primary infertility “when there has never been a pregnancy within the couple”the remaining third being concerned by “secondary infertility, when at least one pregnancy could be obtained, whether it was carried to term or not”. Concerning care, the midwife reminds that “Fertility exploration must take place after 1 year. A duration nevertheless reduced to 6 months if the maternal age is greater than 35 years or if she suffers from a known genital pathology (endometriosis, history of ectopic pregnancy , gonadotoxic treatment)”. Depending on the pathology diagnosed, treatment may be considered, which will aim to increase the chances of conception.
► Some hormonal factors or physical abnormalities can explain the difficulty in conceiving a child naturally, or carrying it to the end of pregnancy, in certain women. Among the main causes are, ovulation disorders (which affect 1/3 of women) damage to the fallopian tubes, so-called “tubular” infertility (blocked or absent tubes), uterine factors (e.g. malformation) and endometriosis (abnormal formation of tissue outside the uterus), cervical factors (poor quality of cervical mucus) and immune factors.
► Several possible causes including insufficient sperm production, sperm malformation, testicular abnormalities, endocrine causes and genetic abnormalities.
Thanks to Léa Marchal, midwife.