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Fertility Problems
Therapy in
Philadelphia
Tips for increasing the
chances of becoming pregnant (these
tips are in no particular order)
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Stop using all forms of
birth control and start having intercourse once every 48 hours. This
will maximize the amount of sperm in the ejaculate.
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Try to engage in intercourse during ovulation. Ovulation occurs
approximately14
days before menstruation. A woman can not get pregnant, unless she
ovulates.
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A woman is more likely to conceive
if she is on the bottom when the man ejaculates. Afterwards, she may want to remain in this position, with her
hips slightly elevated, thus increasing the likelihood of fertilization.
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Stop trying to get pregnant. Often, the very act of
trying to get pregnant causes stress. For many folks, this stress can prevent
pregnancy from occurring.
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Heat can decrease the sperm count,
so men should stop using
hot tubs, avoid long hot bathes, and wearing weather restrictive clothing.
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Lastly, the man should remove his tighty-whiteys
and replace them with non-restrictive underwear, like boxers. This facilitates the
testes' ability to self-regulate their temperature (again, heat decreases sperm
count).
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If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year or more
(or if you are a woman over the age of 35, and have been trying to get pregnant
for more than 6 months), both parties should consider seeing a fertility
specialist.
There could be something wrong with either the sperm or the egg. With
the help of some medically prescribed tests, some common problems could be
identified and treated.
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Stop smoking, drinking,
taking medication & herbal supplements (unless you have the doctors
permission).
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Take prenatal vitamins
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Exercise & eat right.
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Make an appointment with a
OB/GYN. If you live in the Philadelphia area, and wish to contact an OB/GYN
(doctor)
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Make an appointment with a Fertility
Specialist
Written by "Alex" Caroline Robboy CAS, MSW, LCSW
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