Named 5 myths about conception
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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If you are trying to conceive a child, but nothing happens and have already listened to advice from compassionate helpers, do not despair, the main thing is to figure out where the truth is, and where the fiction.
Myth number 1. At 35, the woman's fertility is getting worse
The peak age for reproductive function comes in 22-26 years and then begins to decline. Of course, this does not mean that all 22-year-old girls should urgently become pregnant and become mothers. Among 30-year-old women who are trying to get pregnant, 75% become future mothers during the year, women at age 35 become pregnant in 66% of cases, and 40-year-olds in 44%.
Myth number 2. Too narrow clothing of a man affects his ability to conceive
This issue has been debating for years now. The temperature has an effect on the male genitalia and can affect the reduction in sperm production, however, it is perfectly safe to wear the swimming trunks. In the period when you want to conceive a child, a man should not take a bath, go to saunas and even a laptop on his stomach can affect his ability to fertilize.
Myth number 3. Conception occurs during sexual intercourse
If you think that you can get pregnant only during sexual intimacy, you are mistaken, because sperm can be stored in the female genitalia for up to three days. Therefore, sex is not even in the period of ovulation is capable of producing "fruits." To increase your chances, have sex several days before and after ovulation.
Myth number 4. The 14th day of the cycle is the most "fruitful"
This can work if you are 100% sure that you are ovulating strictly on the fourteenth or fifteenth day of the cycle, if not, then you can just skip it. It is better to practice sex several days before the onset of ovulation and continue daily until after ovulation it will not last 3-4 days.
Myth number 5. Contraceptive may impair conception
This is a misconception of many women, but you should not worry. Ovulation stops when a woman takes the pill, but as soon as she stops doing it, the ability to conceive returns.