To increase chances of getting pregnant it can be as simple as fully understanding the woman’s menstrual cycle and ovulation period and planning intercourse accordingly. The basal temperature method is often solely recommended by doctors for finding a woman’s fertile time, however basal temperature rises are not an indication of fertility, rather that ovulation has already occurred. A more accurate (and timely) indication of the fertile window is the presence of an egg white-like wet cervical fluid.

The cervical fluid that is wet comes in conjunction with ovulation, so every day it is present couples should have intercourse (provided the man has a normal sperm count) they should only stop when the basal temperature of the woman rises. If there is a case of low sperm count, then it is important that intercourse is staggered to every second day of the wet cervical fluid and stopping as soon as a rise in temperature is noted.

(when you read the following please remember that these can be remedied with natural medicines and much more often than not, surgery and infertility drugs are not required)

• Thyroid gland problems are often at the root of a disrupted menstrual cycle and a reduced ability to conceive. (And often undiagnosed by doctors)

• Pelvic adhesions are scar tissue that bind organs in the body after appendicitis, pelvic infection, or abdominal or pelvic surgery which can reduce the ability of the fallopian tubes and ovaries to function

• Hormonal imbalance and irregularity can disturb a woman’s cycle, making it difficult to determine the ‘fertile window‘ of ovulation

• Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that makes the lining of the uterus is located outside the uterus on the fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder or ovaries. The symptoms can be very heavy period, diarrhea and/or painful bowel movements, painful cramps during menstruation, pain during sexual intercourse and chronic pelvic pain. Studies show that between 30 to 40% of women with endometriosis are infertile. If a woman has a mild case of the dis-ease she may not have pregnancy compromises. Some cases show that endometriosis is due to;

1. Scar tissue, in some cases it can cause rigid webs of scar tissue between the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes which could mean the egg may not transfer to the fallopian tube. If a woman has significant scar tissue this is what can impair fertility.
2. Ovarian cysts, also known as endometriomas, which may indicate an advanced case of endometriosis.

• Sexually transmitted diseases if left untreated, some of them can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (so can using IUD’s for that matter). Blocked fallopian tubes, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and scarring are other complications that can arise from STD’s. All causing complications with fertility. The STDs chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most important preventable causes of infertility

• Early menopause - Women are defined as going through early menopause by the depletion of ovarian follicles and the fact that they have stopped menstruating before 35. The causes, although medically often unknown, may include radiation or chemotherapy, autoimmune disease or smoking.  (Cancer, particularly gynecological cancers can also impair fertility)

• Being obese or overweight can lead to infertility. Being mostly sedentary can have many adverse effects on the body, and one is certainly disrupted ovulation and reduced fertility

• DES - During the 1930′s to the 1970′s women that had problems miscarrying were often prescribed DES (Diethylstilbestrol), a synthetic estrogen which supplemented natural estrogen production. Women of mothers who took this drug, known as DES daughters, have a higher risk of gynecological problems, one of which includes infertility.  (Drugs are way too often administered to the public before sufficient studies have been preformed- this case is not the first and unfortunately will not be the last. Please consider these past events as well as the known side effects before diving into IVF and other infertility treatments- it’s not just our own health we can effect)

• Multiple miscarriages - These can lower the odds of pregnancy

• Blocked fallopian tubes or damage - About 20% of infertility cases are the result of damage to the fallopian tube. The symptoms include; an unusual vaginal discharge, bleeding, fever, pelvic pain

• Women with PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) may have difficulty producing a mature egg because of the large amounts of male hormones like testosterone that is produced. When these hormonal androgens reach excessive levels in the body then the ovarian follicles may stop developing to maturity

• Uterine fibroids – These are noncancerous tumors of the uterine wall. The fallopian tubes may become blocked by them and can also effect the lining of the uterus possibly preventing implantation of the egg

• Smoking – Infertility can be a result of smoking habits in either parent. Aside from the damage it can do to an unborn baby, smoking reduces sperm motility and number in males, and can damage a woman’s ovaries

• Amenorrhea - Any dis-eases associated with delayed puberty or absence of menstruation, which include sickle cell disease,  HIV and AIDS, kidney disease or diabetes and Cushing’s dis-ease can cause problems with conceiving. Eating disorders bulimia and anorexia potentially can lead to period irregularities that can cause infertility also

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Of course many women have been helped by the use of OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits). This is achieved through either being able to time intercourse at ovulation, or through one of the complex medical procedure that use OPK’s to help with the timing of the different steps.

Yes OPKs can be useful – but wouldn’t it be better (and more time and cost-effective) to get the same or better results just from being able to read your body.

If you are trying to increase the chance of getting pregnant by using an OPK then you should be aware that the results may actually be misleading for the following reasons:

• Using an OPK gives no indication whatsoever if the woman has sufficient (and suitable) cervical fluid which will be the sperm’s conduit in the woman’s body. By the time a surge is noted by the OPK, the cervical fluid is likely to be already starting to diminish.

• The OPK kits should only show a surge in ONE day – any other result is likely to be invalid.

• These kits are largely incompatible with fertility drugs like Donacrine or Pergonal and injections which contain hCG like P.A.P.L or Profasi as they invalidate the kit’s results. Clomid is the omission to this.

• Women can have ‘false’ surges of LH which is like a pre-peak before the real LH peak. This will often lead to a mistiming of intercourse which doesn’t leave enough time for the sperm to live until the egg is expelled.

• Levels of luteinizing hormone are often high in women approaching menopause or over 40, and are not always at the times of ovulation.

• OPK’s are prone to improper use as there are many steps involved in some – any number of which could be performed wrongly. Inappropriate storage (in excessive heat) may also compromise the kit’s accuracy.

• The kit’s only function is to measure the LH surge which happens before ovulation – not to tell if the woman has actually ovulated or not. It may also be the case that the woman is experiencing Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome (LUFS) where an LH surge is present but the eggs never actually emerge from the ovary.

• These kits are only really beneficial if used around ovulation time – a significant point seeing as though most women (almost by definition) who will purchase a kit have an irregular ovulation cycle. This is significant because there are only usually around a week’s worth of tests in a kit – not long enough to find out if she is ovulating and the result will inevitably come back from the test that she is not (despite what may really be going on). This is relevant for many women because who has the cash to spend the requisite forty or so dollars every five days to test continuously? If you are using the kit to increase the chance of getting pregnant and have long or irregular cycles, then at least don’t start testing until you notice the wet-type cervical mucus that comes around ovulation time.

• A final point to note is that if you happen to be pregnant, the OPK test will simply tell you that you are not ovulating, which is not untrue, but it is also not at all enlightening of your true condition. If however you were using natural charting methods to increase the chance of getting pregnant you would know by the eighteen or more high temperature you recorded in a row.

If you are looking for a more precise and less costly method of helping to fall pregnant then it is well worth your while to start charting changes in your cervical mucus. Basically the ovulation phase causes an increase in cervical mucus and changes it to a wet ‘egg white’ consistency – this is the prime baby making time, when chances of getting pregnant are at their best.

The notion of conceiving right after miscarriage could be very difficult, countless women usually are fearful of a second miscarriage. Clinically labelled as ‘spontaneous abortion’ a miscarriage is losing a baby prior to about 20 weeks progress. Up to 25% of all pregnancies which are known about end in miscarriage according to statistics from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. This rate will almost definitely end up being larger in reality simply because miscarriages can occur before a woman becoming conscious she’s expecting a baby.

It’s not totally comprehended why women miscarry. On the whole miscarriages in the 1st trimester usually are attributed to the existence of chromosomal abnormalities within the foetus (which are randomly occurring).

The health and well-being of the mother can also play a role. Medical ailments such as un-tended diabetic issues or even structural difficulties within the woman’s uterus which bring about an poor egg implantation can affect a miscarriage, as can many autoimmune illnesses within the mother. There’s also life style aspects, like smoking or drug abuse by the mother which could amplify the chances of miscarrying. Aside from the above mentioned factors, a large number of miscarriages happen whenever the actual egg is incorrectly implanted into your uterine lining – this could be cured by knowing the ideal days every month for having sex, which we’ll mention further on in the article.

A lot of the signs which might show a miscarriage include suffering from cramping as well as pain in the pelvis, lower back and abdomen, and also fluids, tissue or even blood coming from the genitals. Blood loss generally precedes all early miscarriages, nevertheless quite a few expecting mothers experience blood spotting and some bleeding at the begining of pregnancy, so it is not always an indicator of miscarriage.

Most miscarriage in early pregnancy won’t require medically related attention since the uterus expels its contents as if it was a heavy menstrual period. When there is tissue that remains in the uterus (which appears by having an ultrasound) then a process to cleanse the uterus, or drugs to make the uterus expel the remaining tissue may be required. It is definitely required to make sure the uterus is clean, as otherwise infections may occur. It is ideal if couples don’t attempt conceiving after miscarriage for at least two months, that said, a few women can fall pregnant effortlessly soon after a miscarriage and can carry a healthy baby to full term. If multiple miscarriages are a issue, then there are tests that you can do to determine whether they can ascertain the main cause.

Prior to getting some of these types of sometimes unpleasant assessments, it is necessary that you eliminate a significant cause of earlier miscarriage which is due to incorrect implantation of the egg to the lining in the uterus. The chance of this is often reduced considerably through trying for a baby at the best monthly times.

This best time is whenever there’s a cervical mucus which has the likeness of egg whites, that is the woman’s most fertile time of the month. For men who’s sperm fertility is normal then intercourse should be performed every day that the egg white-like cervical fluid occurs, up to the woman charts a rise in her basal temperature. For men who’s sperm count is lower, then intercourse will need to only be had on every other day prior to the rise in temperature. Intercourse at this time will increase the likelihood of conceiving, and also decreases the likelihood of miscarriage because of an incorrect implantation of the egg in the lining of the uterus.

It’s also essential to be healthy prior to attempting to conceive. Therefore this implies caring for your diet, ensuring you partake in routine workouts and maintaining weight within a healthy range. Cutting out smoking and being around second-hand smoke is also a significant step, pre as well as post conception (and if you know what is good for you, from hereon in!). Alcohol is a big no-no and caffeine is actually on the cut checklist too. Also keep in mind outside poisons that you might be exposed to – therefore no painting the house unless with ‘green’ paints and also the same goes for carpets and rugs, that are frequently filled with formaldehyde. Significantly for getting pregnant after miscarriage, you need to keep in mind lifestyle factors such as tension and mental concerns, and try to have sexual intercourse at the appropriate time of your cycle.

Continued in Part 3 of “why am I not getting pregnant”?

Charting your BBT will help you to know whether:

• you were in fact pregnant before you had what you thought was a ‘late’ period (therefore you are fertile!)
• in any particular cycle you are still fertile as noted by low temperatures
• you have a thyroid problem (overactive or underactive), that needs to be addressed to make conception easier
• your luteal phase is long enough for the egg to be implanted (10 days minimum is required)
• during your luteal phase your progesterone levels are high enough
• you are pregnant! as seen by more than 18 high temperatures
• you are ovulating
• you may be in danger of miscarrying as recorded by a sudden drop in temperatures after an apparent conception

As you can see there is nothing above about helping you decide whether this is your most fertile time to get pregnant. Moreover using the basal body method for fertility timing can actually impede efforts at conception, because by the time a change in temperature is recorded it’s usually too late as the egg has died and gone.

That said however, BBT recording does definitely play its role in helping you to conceive as seen in the above mentioned bullet points.

This being the case there are millions world-wide that are (wrongly) labelled ‘infertile’ and prescribed with drugs, drugs and more drugs for them to get pregnant, when they were fertile all along. They were simply never taught how to know their own body cycles and thus get pregnant easily and naturally themselves. This happens time and time again the world over and causes women to keep asking ‘why am I not getting pregnant?‘

Couples should make sure that they are not confusing the medically labelled ‘infertility’ with sterility. One is an absolute inability to become pregnant (sterility) the other is simply a diminished ability to become pregnant after one year of trying. Couples who are infertile are often prescribed varieties of medications, medical procedures and even surgery, all of which can be expensive, not to mention painful emotionally draining and in many cases ineffectual. Wait, what was that? Back up a minute. I don’t see anything written there about ‘natural alternatives’ to aid in a very successful conception, without all the pain, emotional drain, physical complications or cost!? Always remember that there is an alternative to surgery and drugs if needed.

To Be Continued Tomorrow in Part 2 …

Naturally it is the body’s own natural lubricant which is the best kind – so if you want to give those sperm the best chance they have, take it slow and work up your own lubricant. Organic egg white is the second in line to your body’s natural lubricant, so if you find you need help with dryness, then egg white is the go. Like sperm, the egg white consists of pure protein so it is the best alternative to the body’s natural conduit. Making sure the egg is at room temperature, and you can use an applicator for vaginal creams to insert it if you want. One thing you have to make sure – never use egg whites if you have an allergy to eggs!

Different positions during intercourse can decrease of increase chances of getting pregnant. One position (an oldie but a goodie!) that will use gravity to help along the sperm is the missionary position. If you want to give even more help to the sperm then place a small pillow under the hips – this will make it easy for the sperm to travel inside. Make sure it is only a small pillow, otherwise you can accidentally tip the sperm into a puddle behind the cervix – a terrible place to be if you are a sperm trying to fertilise an egg! If you have a tilted uterus, then intercourse from behind ‘doggy style’ can be the best way to increase the chances of conception, as the sperm has better access when the man enters close to the cervix.