Baby Making

Based on data gathered in the United States, it was reported that for every ovulation cycle, the success of becoming pregnant is merely 20% on the average. This can be interpreted to mean that for every 5 fertile couples that attempt to produce a baby, only 1 has the chance of being successful. This experience can be disturbing especially to those married people that desire to have a baby as soon as possible. What can add to the frustration would be the fact that the wife or woman in question suffers from irregular menstrual cycles. In this case, it is not impossible to get pregnant but can be very difficult to a certain extent.

Experiencing menstruation at an interval of more than 35 days is referred to as irregular menstrual cycles. This condition affects at least 10% of the total female population. If you are planning to conceive immediately, this may pose a problem in determining when your most fertile day is. For some women, it may take months before they have their periods. Irregular menstrual cycles may be related to a number of factors - diet, exercise, body weights, probable failure of the ovary or chronic anovulation, to mention a few. Female athletes are likely to have irregular periods given their varied activities compared to the typical person.

Following are some guidelines on how you can maximize your fertility despite having irregular menstrual cycles.

1.    Rely on the old-fashioned practices of identifying fertility level combined with the modern methods

Even if you suffer from irregular periods, you can still utilize the basic techniques such as tracking of your basal body temperature, cervical mucus examination as well as ovulation predictor/monitoring kits. These can assist you in pinpointing when your next ovulation might occur. Prior to that, you and your partner should engage on a regular sexual activity for an increased probability of pregnancy. You can choose a combination or all three to maximize your chances.

2.    Intake of fertility drugs

Fertility drugs are normally prescribed to women that have extremely long cycles. This is necessary to boost the prospect of those that experience their menstrual periods every six weeks or only 8 - 9 times in a year. There are likewise pills that have been developed to induce menstruation. In these instances, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor before undergoing this option. Some tests need to be conducted first before a medical practitioner could advice you on taking fertility drugs.

3.    Verify if your body is conducive enough to handle conception

Women who are seriously committed to sports may have lower odds of conceiving given their different body composition. The frequency and scope of your exercises including your diet have an impact on your hormones that directly affect your ovulation.  Being overweight or underweight similarly affects your prospect of getting pregnant.

4.    Consider employing meditation techniques

There may be occasions that an irregular menstrual cycle is triggered by too much stress. This may be due to work, relationship or related to the reality that you are doing your best to conceive. Relaxation procedures help to ease your mind and body so that your irregular periods may be corrected.