My husband and I have been trying for about 6 months with no luck yet. We do it almost every other day and someone told me it might be too often.
2006-10-23 04:59:50 · 15 answers · asked by Regina 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
every other day is NOT too often; in fact, that's' what you're supposed to do. read on:
Have sex three times a week.
Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.
2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.
Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and don’t require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.
3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).
Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Don’t wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partner’s sperm will last longer than your egg and you don’t want to miss an opportunity by waiting.
4. Don’t rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.
A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.
5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.
Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.
6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.
7. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.
8. Have enjoyable sex.
Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the man’s sperm count.
9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.
The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Don’t get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.
10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice.
2006-10-23 06:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a man's sperm count rebuilds about 36 hours, so having sex every other day is perfect. However, do you know if and when you are ovulating? It doesn't matter how often you have sex if you aren't ovulating.
Check out fertilityfriend.com. It will give you information on charting your daily basal body temperatures and you can chart them for free on the web-site. Charting your temp will help you learn if/when you're ovulating.
You can use ovulation kits as well, but I find charting my bbt is a more useful tool because it not only helps me, but it's a good diagnostic tool for my OB to help me conceive.
I also recommend making an appointment with your OBGYN and let him/her know you are ttc. They have the knowledge and resources to help you. It took me 13 months to conceive my daughter. I went to my OB after 2 months ttc. I'm glad I did because I had some medical issues that I would've never known about that prevented me from conceiving and carrying a baby. Without his help, I might have never conceived. I believe time is too precious to just "relax and let it happen". I'm much happier enjoying my time with my daughter than ttc.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-23 06:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there are sperm count issues, every day is fine. It's best to give the sperm at least a 24 hour rebuilding window. If you're not sure about sperm count, and you're concerned, then be more cautious and try every other day. The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reports that a major study found no difference in pregnancy rates between couples who had sex daily and those who had sex every other day. Good luck!!
2016-03-18 23:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Enjoying the feeling of motherhood and raising a family would surely be a couple’s dream. Some get it naturally, while for some others things don’t seem to work as they desire. These reasons which stop a women from conceiving can be due to either physical reasons or truly physiological.
2016-02-10 16:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should have sex as much as possible when trying to conceive (I mean more than a few times per month, lol). So many people go into the doctor's office thinking that they have infertility issues when the real issue is that they don't have sex often enough or often enough around the right times to conceive.
2006-10-23 05:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by steubified 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as he has a normal sperm count EVERYDAY is fine. Me and my hubby tried everyday for a week (4 days before ovulation, on ovulation day, and up to 2 days after to make sure)... 2 weeks later I missed my period, and I am now 15 weeks pregnant. Good luck to you both. If he has a low count they will say to try every other day... so it is not too much.
2006-10-23 05:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by Danielle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can be if the man have low sperm count
but doctors always say everyday or everyother days for best result when your period are not regular
for ex : 1 month 31 days cycle 2 month 24 days 3rd 28 days
at this point you either spent lot of money to find out when you are ovulating or have sex everyday or every other day
Good Luck
2006-10-23 05:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all I wish you all the luck in the world! And second, I used an ovulation calendar to help me figure out the best days etc. and it worked!! There is a great website called Babyhopes.com
Go to it and print yourself out a 3 month calendar. It's free and the website has a LOT of great info.! Good luck!
2006-10-23 05:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intercourse doesn't affect the growth and development of either the zygote or sperm, so I say GET IT ON!!! Perhaps it is a fertility issue in one or both parents; there are many factors that can result in infertility. Sometimes the source can be found and the issue corrected, fertility clinics would be the prime option.
2006-10-23 05:07:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
too often? No...if you think about it wouldn't more sex be better for conception than less often. After about a year of trying I would see a doctor together to see if everything is okay.
2006-10-23 05:04:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Total rubbish! You can keep trying as often as you like!!! How often you try can only increase your chances unless your husband has a major sperm-manufacturing problem!
2006-10-23 05:03:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋