We understand that starting a family and being unable to conceive can be overwhelming and frustrating.

Infertility (Primary) is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after 24 months of adequate (3-5 times a week), appropriate (peno-vaginal penetration), and unprotected sexual intercourse.

Secondary Infertility: This is a delay in conception in a couple with a history of previous pregnancies.
 
As you are about to activate your baby-making mode, we have come up with some tips that can assist you to make the process easier and faster.

One of the major things you need to know is that you need to plan and that makes the process far beyond intimacy.

About to start a family? Here is a piece of the important information you need to know before conceiving.  

Can I conceive or be pregnant?

Have you ever found yourself thinking about whether or not you will conceive? We are here to make you understand and reduce the odds of thoughts of not conceiving.

What are my chances of getting pregnant?

 It is popularly stated that there is a high chance of you getting pregnant during your ovulation period (which is when the egg is ready and you are fertile) especially if you are in your early 20s and 30s, you have 25 - 30% chances of being pregnant in one menstrual cycle.

NOTE: At age <35 years, women have improved chances of conceiving. The chances gradual diminish as they get older.

Basics reasons for not conceiving?

There are several reasons why some women will have issues conceiving, however, we have come up with a list of reasons that might cause infertility in women.

• Age: being fertile works with time as stated earlier, as you approach a certain age (older) your chances of conception tend to be lowered.  

• Extremes of Weight: Do you know?  Being overweight or obese can cause the body to produce too much estrogen, which can throw off the reproductive cycle while being underweight can shut down ovulation. We recommend daily exercises for women that are obese and trying to conceive.

• Medically-related challenges:  Some couples have some medical-related issues that can cause some reasons for the delay such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, low sperm count in men, and abnormalities of the uterus caused by previous surgeries or scarring can impair fertility. and other illnesses left untreated, (including kidney disease, untreated celiac disease, thyroid disease, and sickle cell anemia in men), may also affect pregnancy chances.

• Male infertility: Some of the infertility issues are not only limited to women, but we also have some factors as regards underlying male problems such as an inherited disorder, hormonal imbalance, dilated veins around the testicle, or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm et cetera.

• Irregular menstrual cycles: If your cycles are irregular — due to hormonal imbalances like PCOS, weight issues, or previous or present medications it will be difficult to track your ovulation periods which will also make it tougher to conceive or track your chances of being pregnant.

• Exposure to environmental toxins. Some research has shown that prolonged exposure to pesticides, pollutants, and industrial chemicals, in either our homes or workplaces can affect couples negatively such as their sex life, and causes some infertility.

In conclusion :

There is more to what can cause difficulty in conception. It could a single factor, multifactorial, or even unknown.

Whether you are just planning to have babies or you have been planning for a long time, consider some of the factors such as; Age, Weight, Irregular cycles or exposure to environmental hazards, health-related issues, male infertility, and others mentioned above.

We are always at your service., kindly book an appointment to consult the doctor