How to make it easier to get pregnant

Improving the probability of conception requires comprehensive adjustments from various aspects such as scientific pregnancy preparation, regular intercourse, and healthy lifestyle. The main methods include monitoring ovulation, maintaining a moderate frequency of sexual intercourse, supplementing nutrients such as folic acid, avoiding bad habits such as tobacco and alcohol, and reducing mental stress.

1. Monitor ovulation period

Women's ovulation period is a critical period for conception. The ovulation day can be determined through basal body temperature measurement, ovulation test strips or ultrasound monitoring. For women with regular menstruation, ovulation usually occurs about 14 days before the next menstruation. It is recommended to have intercourse 1-2 days before ovulation and the next day on the day of ovulation. When cervical mucus becomes clear and smooth, it also indicates that ovulation is approaching.

2. Regular intercourse frequency

Maintaining intercourse 2-3 times a week during the non-ovulatory period can help maintain sperm quality and avoid sperm aging caused by long-term abstinence. The ovulation period can be appropriately increased to once every other day, but excessive frequency may reduce sperm concentration. After having sex, women can lie down for 20-30 minutes and avoid getting up immediately to clean.

3. Supplement pre-pregnancy nutrients

Supplementing 400 micrograms of folic acid daily starting 3 months before pregnancy can prevent fetal neural tube defects. Men can properly supplement zinc and vitamin E to help improve sperm motility. Eat a balanced intake of foods rich in high-quality protein, vitamin C and iron, such as fish, broccoli, lean meat, etc.

4. Avoid bad factors

Smoking reduces ovarian function in women and sperm quality in men, and alcohol may interfere with hormone balance. Long-term exposure to high temperature environments, radiation or chemical agents requires protection. Being underweight or obese may affect ovulation function. It is recommended to control the BMI between 18.5-24.

5. Adjust mental state

Long-term anxiety and stress may inhibit ovulation through the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. You can relieve stress through yoga, meditation and other methods, and avoid paying too much attention to ovulation test strips or pregnancy test results. If a woman over the age of 35 does not get pregnant after 12 months of trying for 6 months, it is recommended that the couple visit a reproductive medicine department together.

Women should record their menstrual cycles while preparing for pregnancy and avoid using vaginal douches to disrupt the acid-base balance. Men should avoid wearing tight pants, bathing in hot springs and other high-temperature environments. Both parties need to ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day and engage in moderate aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming. If you have underlying diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis, you need to undergo standardized treatment before preparing for pregnancy.