Me and my husband have been trying to get pregnant for the last past 6 months. So far, nothing has happened. I was wondering if there was anything over the counter/at home that we could do to increase our chances without going to the doctor.
Thanks
2006-09-12 09:24:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Another method for determining when ovulation occurs is through the cervical mucous monitoring test. This is the only method that will not require looking back to the past few cycles to analyze. It is based on examining the mucous that is normally secreted from the cervix in order to determine where the woman is in her cycle. The consistency changes during the cycle due to hormonal fluctuations. The key to this test is that the woman will actually have to get a sample of her cervical secretions (from the outer lips of her external genitalia) and stretch it between 2 of her fingers (the thumb and index finger) to test for the consistency.
Before Ovulation (low chance of pregnancy):The first few days following menstruation, there will be little or no discharge present. The woman should feel dryness around her vulva. During this time, she is usually not able to conceive.
Approaching Ovulation (chance of pregnancy):The first discharge that does appear should be moist or sticky and should be white or cream in color. In the finger test, the mucous should break easily. She will only be able to pull her fingers about 1 cm apart before it breaks. During this transition time, first the mucous will become cloudy and slightly stretchy during the finger test (this means that it will still break before the fingers are stretched all the way). As time progresses, the mucous will become greater in volume.
Right around ovulation (high chance of pregnancy): At this stage, mucous resembles egg whites. It is the thinnest, clearest and most abundant at this point in the cycle. Finger testing will allow the mucous to stretch quite a ways (several centimeters) before it breaks (if it breaks at all). ) The amount of this thin mucous will steadily increase until she experiences her 'mucous peak'. This is the last day of this period where the chance of conception is high. It is closely tied to ovulation. It is often only recognized in rertrospect. During this phase, the sperm's survival rate is higher. It can survive in cervical mucous for up to 72 hours, a significantly longer time than during the rest of the cycle.
After Ovulation (low chance of pregnancy): After ovulation, there is a marked change in mucous appearance. It returns to the sticky stage (does not stretch during finger test) and there is again a feeling of dryness around the vulva.
One caveat for this test is that sperm can be confused with the mucous secretions and the woman could make wrong assumptions. Also, vaginal infections, medication, and birth control can alter conditions and should be taken into consideration when examining any vaginal secretions.
Mucous can be easier to retrieve after bearing down (like she is going to have a bowel movement) or after exercising.
2006-09-12 09:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by emusawby1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch your diet......Not saying become a glutton but make sure you are satisfied/full after each time eat, snack or meal......DO make sure you are eating super healthy though like healthy food, and be sure to stay somewhat physically active w/ daily excercise and when you last expect it and give up.....I assure you'll be pregnant whether you wind up with the symtoms or your hubby does.....If that doesn't do anything in the next 3-4 months, you may need to see a fertility doctor.....
my husband and I spent 6 months trying, finally after we gave up, we continued to have unprotected intercourse and didn't think about childbearing anymore and bam! I got one last really strange menstrual cycle and took a test that showed positive.
2006-09-12 09:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by arielchrisandjunior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It's loads of good information on how your cycles work and how to chart your fertility signs so you know when you ovulate. Six month is too soon to worry, but a few months of charting might help you or your doctor to see a potential problem if there is one. If your charts look good and you're still not getting pregnant, have your husband go for a semen analysis (apparently there's even at-home kits for this) as any problem is just as likely to be his as yours and his test is way easier and less invasive!
2006-09-12 09:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People will tell you to try for at least a year or so before you go to the doctor... keep going at it!
Are you counting the days of your cycle so you know when you are most fertile? Days 12-16 are when you are most likely to get pregnant because it's when your egg is release from your ovary. Day 1 starts with the first day of your period.. :) Just a little info in case you didnt know. Good luck, and happy babymaking! :)
2006-09-12 09:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by sour_apple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ovulation predictor kits are great. That way you can determine the exact time you are ovulating. But I would suggest to test 7 days before probable ovulation and as long as 7 days after. I wish you the best of luck. Infertlity is a real stress!
2006-09-12 09:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by jamiecarter01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 21:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know Test Country develops alot of Test kits for Pregnancy, Fertility, Ovulation and stuff like that @ http://www.geocities.com/lcming/Fertility
2006-09-13 00:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can't help you with your exact question, but i can tell you about something that most doctors won't. Have you been to a chiropractor lately? It's a little know fact that subluxations in your spine near your pelvis can block nerve function that affects your reproductive organs. And 99% of people have subluxations in their spine without knowing it. it can't hurt to get checked out. get an x-ray. your insurance might even pay for it. good luck
2006-09-12 09:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by jenniferb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take you temp and if you have one its time get busy
2006-09-12 09:26:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.preseed.com www.fertilefocus.com www.early-pregnancy-tests.com
2006-09-12 09:26:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋