Testing too early is more likely to yield a "false negative" result—when the test says you're not pregnant, but you really are. What's happening is that your body isn't producing enough hCG yet to be detected by the test. Waiting and testing again a few days after your missed period will give more accurate results. How long does it take to get pregnant? Data shows that more than half of couples conceive by 6 months, and about 85 percent conceive within one year.
If you don't have a positive pregnancy test this time around, reconsider your efforts. It's possible that you miscalculated your most fertile days, so your partner's sperm never had the chance to fertilize your egg. Consider switching to a daily OPK if you haven't already tried it, and get psyched to try again next month! By Lauren Gelman Updated July 01, Save Pin More. An illustration of a woman holding a pregnancy test.
Start Slideshow. An illustration of a woman holding birth control. Credit: Illustration: Emma Darvick. But remember: Once you stop using birth control, it's possible to get pregnant at any time! An illustration of a calendar. How to increase your chances of getting pregnant There are things you and your partner can do to increase the chances of getting pregnant. Do have sex every 2 to 3 days without using contraception — make sure sperm enters the vagina try to have sex around the time you are ovulating — this is usually 12 to 16 days before your period starts try to maintain a healthy weight , cut down or stop drinking alcohol and do not smoke — it can help if your partner does this too.
The problem with all these methods is they have a steep learning curve. For BBT charting, figuring out how to get your temps right in the morning and interpreting your chart is an issue. You may have an easier time using ovulation predictor kits or ovulation monitors. Ovulation tests work like pregnancy tests.
You pee on a stick or strip of paper to get a result. They are a little more difficult to interpret than pregnancy tests, so read the instructions carefully. Fertility monitors take much of the learning curve out of ovulation tests. The digital device tells you when you're most fertile. They are more expensive, though, so you may want to combine charting with ovulation predictor kits.
In the short term, there are quite a few things many of which are probably obvious that a people can do—and not do—to increase their chances of getting pregnant. Get enough sleep. Odd sleep and wake cycles can throw off the menstrual cycle, which could make getting pregnant quickly more difficult. Cut back on caffeinated beverages. Get too stressed out. It's still unclear whether or not stress leads to infertility. However, acute stress can throw off a person's cycle. When you do, you disrupt the vagina's natural pH balance, wash away cervical mucus which keeps sperm moving , and partially eliminate good bacteria.
Exercise intensely. Extreme exercise regimes can reduce fertility. To keep sperm healthy , keep the testicles away from heat. Hot tubs, laptops placed directly on the lap, seat warmers, and sitting too long with the legs close together can all increase the scrotal temperatures.
This can negatively impact sperm counts. And finally, the most oft-repeated health tip—quit smoking and cut down on alcoholic drinks. This is important for both male and female reproductive health. This will not only improve your health now but also help you have a healthier pregnancy and child. There are other things you can do to improve your fertility and overall health that take more effort and time.
People should try to achieve a healthy weight before trying to conceive, as being just slightly overweight has been shown to decrease fertility. Obesity may also negatively impact male fertility. One thing everyone should do before they get pregnant is to make sure they're getting enough folic acid , which is essential for a healthy pregnancy.
Instead, commit to only taking a pregnancy test when your period is at least one day late. Better yet, wait until Friday. In other words, even if you did conceive, the test may not reveal that you're pregnant. If you don't conceive within six months if you're over 35 or within a year if you're younger than 35 , see your doctor. In a study published in in the journal PLOS One , researchers looked at data from more than 50, couples in China trying to conceive over the course of a year; they found that women's ability to conceive within a given timeframe decreased as their BMI increased.
Male obesity, which can disrupt the male endocrine system as well as sperm viability and concentration, can also affect a couple's ability to become pregnant, scientists reported in in the journal Andrologia.
Women who are underweight, with a BMI less than 18, might not be getting regular periods or could stop ovulating, which also hinders their ability to become pregnant, according to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
Pavone recommends that women who are attempting to conceive start taking a prenatal vitamin even before becoming pregnant. This way, a woman can find one that's more agreeable to her system and stay on it during pregnancy, she said. Another possibility is to take a daily multivitamin, as long as it contains at least micrograms mcg per day of folic acid , a B vitamin that's important for preventing birth defects in a baby's brain and spine, Pavone said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges women to take mcg of folic acid every day for at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent birth defects. Getting a head start on folic acid supplementation is a good idea because the neural tube develops into the brain and spine three to four weeks after conception occurs, before many women may realize they're expecting.
Although there may not be a specific pregnancy diet , eating a variety of healthy foods can help prepare a woman's body for pregnancy by giving her adequate stores of critical nutrients, such as calcium, protein and iron, research has shown. This means eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, dairy and healthy sources of fat. Besides taking a supplement containing folic acid, a woman can also obtain this vitamin from foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, fortified breads and cereals, beans, citrus fruits and orange juice.
When trying to get pregnant, eat lower amounts of high-mercury fish , such as swordfish, shark, king mackerel and tilefish. This is because mercury can accumulate in a pregnant woman's bloodstream, which affects a baby's development, according to the Mayo Clinic. Also, limit albacore white tuna to 6 ounces grams per week to reduce exposure to this toxic metal, the Food and Drug Administration recommends. A review found that mercury consumption could also impair men's and women's fertility.
Also, some science suggests that pregnant women should avoid caffeine: Health authorities in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom said that a woman having about mg of caffeine less than two cups of coffee will not affect her baby, but a review study, published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine , found that there was no safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women or for those trying to get pregnant.
Being physically active most days of the week can help a woman's body prepare for the demands of pregnancy and labor, and has been associated with a reduced risk of fertility problems, scientists reported in the March issue of the journal Human Reproduction. But getting too much exercise or doing frequent strenuous workouts could interfere with ovulation, Live Science reported. Doctors see a lot of menstrual disturbances in women who exercise heavily, and a lot of times these women need to cut back on their workouts if they want to become pregnant, Pavone told Live Science.
As women get older, their fertility decreases. This is because of age-related changes in the ovaries that cause a decline in the quantity and quality of her eggs. With advancing age, there's also an increased risk for some health problems, such as uterine fibroids , endometriosis and blockage of the fallopian tubes, which can contribute to a loss of fertility. There's a gradual fertility decline in women beginning in their 30s, a sharper decline after age 37 and a steep fertility decline after age 40 , Pavone said.
These declines mean that it may take longer to become pregnant. Smoking can lead to fertility problems in both women and men. Chemicals found in cigarette smoke, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide, speed up the loss rate of a woman's eggs, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Smoking ages a woman's ovaries and depletes her supply of eggs prematurely, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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