1. The document provides 11 tips for increasing fertility and getting pregnant quickly, as compiled from fertility specialists. It details each tip, including tracking menstrual cycles and ovulation, having sex every other day during the fertile window, maintaining a healthy weight, taking prenatal vitamins, eating healthy foods, reducing strenuous exercise, being aware of declining fertility with age, and quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. 2. It recommends seeing a fertility specialist if unable to get pregnant within 6 months for women over 35 or within a year for younger women. 3. Tracking cycles and ovulation, timing intercourse, adopting a healthy lifestyle and consulting experts can help maximize chances of conception.

1. How to Get Pregnant
Immediately: Increase your
fertility with these good tips
and information.
We talked to specialists and compiled a list of 11 tips for becoming
pregnant quickly and healthily.
If you have an underlying illness, you may have a lot of questions
regarding how to get pregnant. Taking care of your body is a wonderful
place to start when it comes to improving your fertility. But what more
can you do to increase their chances of becoming parents?
Dr. Mary Ellen Pavone, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
specialist at Northwestern Medicine's Reproductive Endocrinology and
Infertility division in Chicago, said the most important piece of advice for a
woman who wants to get pregnant is to get to know her body, particularly
her menstrual cycle.
"Knowing how far apart from her periods are can help her time
intercourse more properly in order to try to get pregnant," Pavone added
We've compiled a list of the top 11 techniques for increasing your chances
of becoming pregnant. Always get medical counsel when dealing with this
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2. Step-by-step instructions on how
to become pregnant:
1. KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE
FREQUENCY:
A woman who wishes to have a baby should keep track of whether the
beginning days of her cycles arrive at the same time each month, which is
called regular. Her periods, on the other hand, maybe erratic, with cycle
durations varying from month to month. By keeping track of this
information on a calendar, a woman may better estimate when she will be
ovulating, or when her ovaries will produce an egg once a month.
GlowOvulation period tracker is one of the applications that can assist
with tracking.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, a woman's egg is fertile
for just 12 to 24 hours after it is released. A man's sperm, on the other
hand, may live in a woman's body for up to five days.
2. MONITOR OVULATION:
According to Pavone, women with normal cycles ovulate around two
weeks before their periods arrive. Ovulation is more difficult to predict in
women who have irregular cycles, although it generally happens 12 to 16
days before her next period.
According to a study published in the journal Nature in 2019, the duration
of menstrual cycles varies greatly, and the timing and duration of
ovulation alter during a person's lifespan. Because of this unpredictability,

3. it is preferable to track ovulation to determine when a person is most
likely to conceive.
Women can utilize a variety of ways to determine their most fertile days
each month.
Ovulation-prediction tools for use at home can help to eliminate the
guesswork involved in determining when a woman is ovulating. The tests,
which are available at pharmacy shops, test urine for luteinizing hormone,
a hormone whose levels rise every month during ovulation and trigger the
ovaries to produce an egg. According to the American Pregnancy
Association, the three days following a positive test result are the
optimum period for couples to have intercourse in order to improve their
chances of becoming pregnant.
Another way to anticipate ovulation is to track cervical mucus, which entails a
woman checking the volume and look of mucus in her vaginal area on a regular
basis. According to the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization that promotes
mother and infant health, the quantity of mucus rises just before ovulation,
when a woman is most fertile, and it gets thinner, cleaner, and more slippery.
Cervical mucus that becomes more slippery can aid sperm in reaching the egg.
Women who examined their cervical mucus on a regular basis were 2.3 times
more likely to get pregnant faster during a six-month period, according to a
research published in the journal Fertility and Sterility in 2013.
3. DURING THE FERTILE WINDOW, HAVE SEX EVERY
OTHER DAY:

4. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the "fertile
window" is a six-day period that includes the five days leading up to ovulation
and the day of ovulation.
These are the days of the month when a woman is most fertile.
Many women are turning to new technological tools, like as fertility-tracking apps
and websites, to help them keep track of when they're most likely to conceive,
but a review published in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health in 2020
found that independent research on their accuracy is lacking. Scientists
evaluated 50 popular fertility-tracking websites and apps with a hypothetical lady
in a research published in 2016 in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, and
found that the findings varied dramatically, with many incorrectly marking days
outside of the reproductive window, according to Live Science.
Should a woman have sex every day after she's found her reproductive window?
According to Pavone, there was no significant difference in pregnancy rates
between couples who had sex every day during the "fertile window" (37%) and
couples who did it every other day (33%) during the "fertile window." "And
having sex every other day may be more manageable for a couple," she noted.
Researchers looked at hundreds of fertility and menstruation applications in the
Apple app store, paying special attention to the app's quality. They stated in the
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada in 2019 that the app quality score
was based on numerous aspects, including the app's usability, accuracy of
information and tools offered, general features, and particular fertility features.
While 31 of the applications were found to be inaccurate, a handful stood out.
Starting with the applications having the highest AQS scores, here are the top
three:
■ Glow Ovulation, Period Tracker
■ Fertility Friend FF App
■ Clue: Health & Period Tracker

5. There are several pregnancy myths and urban legends concerning
conception. According to Pavone, there is no proof that a couple's sex
position affects their chances of having a baby, nor that a woman resting
on her back for a particular period of time after intercourse increases the
chances of conceiving.
However, because some water-based vaginal lubricants might inhibit
sperm migration, Pavone recommends using Pre-Seed instead of
Astroglide or K-Y Jelly when lubrication is required.
4. WORK TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY BODY
WEIGHT:
The weight of a woman might also affect her chances of conceiving: being
overweight or underweight can lower those chances. According to Pavone,
research has revealed that a woman who is overweight might take twice
as long to become pregnant as a woman with a BMI of normal weight.
According to her, a woman who is underweight may take four times as
long to conceive.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, having too much body fat creates
excess estrogen, which might interfere with ovulation. According to a
2017 study, couples who were both very fat, with BMIs of at least 35, took
55 percent to 59 percent longer to become pregnant than couples who
were not obese, according to the researchers in the journal Human
Reproduction.
Researchers looked examined data from more than 50,000 couples in
China trying to conceive over the course of a year in a study published in
the journal PLOS One in 2020, and discovered that women's ability to
conceive within a certain period reduced as their BMI climbed.

6. Scientists revealed in the journal Andrologia in 2020 that male obesity,
which may alter the male endocrine system as well as sperm viability and
concentration, can also impact a couple's ability to become pregnant.
According to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority,
women who are underweight and have a BMI of less than 18 may not
have regular periods or may stop ovulating, making it difficult for them to
become pregnant.
5. TAKE A PRENATAL VITAMIN:
Women who are trying to conceive should start taking a prenatal vitamin even
before they get pregnant, according to Pavone. This manner, she explained, a
woman can select one that is more acceptable to her system and stick with it
throughout her pregnancy.
Another option is to take a daily multivitamin that contains at least 400
micrograms (mcg) of folic acid, a B vitamin crucial for avoiding birth
abnormalities in the brain and spine of a newborn, according to Pavone.
To help avoid birth abnormalities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
recommends that women take 400 micrograms of folic acid every day for at least
one month before becoming pregnant.
Because the neural tube develops into the brain and spine three to four weeks
after conception, before many women realize they're pregnant, getting a head
start on folic acid supplements is a smart idea.
6. CONSUME HEALTHY FOODS:
Although there is no special pregnancy diet, research has shown that eating a
range of nutritious foods can help a woman's body prepare for pregnancy by
providing her with enough reserves of key nutrients such as calcium, protein,

7. and iron. This entails consuming a wide range of fruits and vegetables, as well as
lean protein, complete grains, dairy, and healthy fats.
A woman can receive folic acid through meals including dark green leafy
vegetables, broccoli, fortified breads and cereals, beans, citrus fruits, and orange
juice in addition to taking a folic acid supplement.
Avoid high-mercury seafood like swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish if
you're attempting to conceive. This is because, according to the Mayo Clinic,
mercury may build up in a pregnant woman's system, affecting the baby's
development. To prevent exposure to this hazardous metal, the Food and Drug
Administration recommends limiting albacore (white) tuna to 6 ounces (170
grams) each week. Mercury consumption has been linked to both men and
women's fertility, according to a 2019 study.
Furthermore, some research shows that caffeine should be avoided by pregnant
women: Although health officials in the United States, Europe, and the United
Kingdom have stated that a woman consuming 200 mg of caffeine (less than two
cups of coffee) will have no effect on her baby, a review study published in BMJ
Evidence Based Medicine in 2020 found that there is no safe level of caffeine
consumption for pregnant women or those trying to conceive.
7. STRENUOUS WORKOUTS SHOULD BE REDUCED:
Physical activity on most days of the week can assist a woman's body prepare for
the rigors of pregnancy and delivery, and has been linked to a lower chance of
reproductive issues, according to research published in the journal Human
Reproduction in March 2020. However, according to Live Science, too much
activity or repeated intense exercises might interfere with ovulation.

8. Doctors notice a lot of menstrual irregularities in women who exercise a lot, and
these women often need to cut back on their exercises if they want to get
pregnant, according to Pavone.
8. BE AWARE OF FERTILITY DECLINES AS YOU GET
OLDER:
Women's fertility declines as they get older. This is due to ovaries that have
changed with age, resulting in a decrease in the amount and quality of her eggs.
As you become older, you're more likely to develop health issues including
uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and fallopian tube obstruction, all of which can
lead to a loss of fertility.
Women's fertility declines gradually starting in their 30s, becomes more
pronounced around age 37, and becomes steep after age 40, according to
Pavone. As a result of these decreases, it may take longer to conceive.
9. QUIT SMOKING AND DRINKIN:
Both women and men might experience reproductive issues as a result of
smoking. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine,
chemicals contained in cigarette smoke, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide,
hasten the destruction of a woman's eggs.
According to the Mayo Clinic, smoking prematurely ages a woman's ovaries and
depletes her egg production. Researchers looked at scientific facts regarding
smoking, alcohol, addiction, and fertility in a study published in the journal
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology in 2020, and discovered that smoking is
associated to reduced fertility.

9. It's also a good idea for women to avoid secondhand smoking, which can
negatively impact their chances of becoming pregnant. While attempting
to conceive, marijuana and other recreational drugs should be avoided.
When a woman is trying to conceive, it is best to stay away from alcohol.
If a woman quits using birth control because she wants to get pregnant,
she should also stop drinking. According to the study published in the
journal Human Reproduction, a 2019 Danish study of 1,708 women over a
five-year period found no relationship between regular alcohol use and
binge drinking and conception.
However, according to a 2017 research published in the journal Obstetrics
& Gynecology, around half of pregnant women in the United States use
alcohol around the time they get pregnant or throughout early pregnancy,
generally before they are aware that they are expecting.
According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
moderate (one to two drinks per day) or excessive (more than two drinks
per day) alcohol use might make it harder for a woman to conceive.
There is no such thing as a safe quantity of alcohol after a woman
becomes pregnant, according to Pavone.
10. KNOW WHEN TO SEEK HELP:
If a woman is 35 or older and hasn't become pregnant after six months of having
intercourse regularly without taking birth control, she and her partner should
consider getting an infertility evaluation, according to Pavone.
Pavone also suggested that a woman under the age of 35 and her partner see a
fertility expert if she hasn't become pregnant after a year of frequent
unprotected intercourse.
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