Trying to conceive?

Question

My husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years now, and i read another question on here about smoking and trying to conceive, does anyone know if you quit, does it better your chances?

Answer 1

Definitely me and my husband are going through infertility and we went in to this knowing my husband had a low sperm count but when they checked all of my hormone levels my FSH level was high that's your follicle stimulating hormone its the quality of your eggs how good they are they like to see them at 8 or 7 when they tested me the first time I was at 12.4 which ain't that bad but they want them better then they checked my next cycle it 17.8 & then 17.4 the higher it is the worse it is. and I asked what was going on (I'm a smoker) and he told me That I was killing my eggs every month because of all the toxins in ciggs. makes sense and maybe your prolactin level is high thats what helps the embryo stick to the uterine wall and your breast producing milk . maybe you should go to a infertility Dr. they recommend that after a year of trying Good luck to you Quit smoking I know its hard my quit day is Sunday

Answer 2

I can attest to the fact that I smoked and tried to get pregnant for several years - this was years ago. I quit smoking and relaxed and got pregnant 3 months after I quit. Try not smoking and on the spur of the moment you and your husband should go away and stay at a bed and breakfast or somewhere and just play.

I realize your frustration, but I'm sure that when you and your husband make love that conceiving a child is what you concentrate on. Stop it. For some reason I've heard a lot of people say that when they stopped concentrating and trying they conceived. The mind is a funny character. Try just making love with your husband for fun and enjoyment, and the rest will follow.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Quiting helps, but clomid works! Ask your dr. to put you on it! It is not expensive either! The smoking, you might as well quit now anyway, cause no good being pregnat! Clomid got my best friend pregnant after trying 3 years in the first month on it! Good luck!I do not think the smoking is stopping the pregnancy!

Answer 4

Very much so... Smoking reduces the chances of conception for both men and women.

"... For men, smoking marijuana cuts the number of sperm and their motility. It may take three months after quitting to see an improvement. Cigarette smoking (and other tobacco use) does the same thing, but not as severely. For women, smoking decreases the age of menopause. It seems to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and conception rates during IVF treatment..."
( http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/content/cons/prevention.jsp)

"...Numerous studies have shown that women who smoke have a harder time getting pregnant and a greater risk of spontaneous abortion and having low-birth-weight babies..."
( http://goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2750&item_id=0199-4178268 )

"...Women who smoke have an increased risk of about 40% of delaying conception by over a year..."
( http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/hliving/SmoInf.html )

"... Many experts attest that of all the various lifestyle choices that can increase a couple's chances at conception, stopping smoking is number one in importance..."
( http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/content/cons/conceptions/fertility-smoking2.jsp )

Answer 5

i know when we were trying to conceive our son, everything i read and watched said that smoking can decrease the man sperm count but i dont remember anything about smoke affecting the women, but it couldnt hurt to quit now because youll have to anyways if u get pregnant *if your the one smoking*

Answer 6

Well if you get pregnant you would have to quit anyway so give it a shot and see how you go.

Check out this website, there is even a paragraph about quitting smoking.

http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/getting-pregnant.html

All the best

Answer 7

mabey its not you mabey its your husbND he should get his little soldiers checked out, if there enough you have to do it everyday and if he doesnt get you off just after or at the same time you gotta teach him. if all that doesnt work go to the doc get yourself checked out and ask for drugs. if your overweight not saying you are or are not (haven't met you) weight problems screw things up too. anyways let me know if this helps

Answer 8

How to get Pregnant Faster – Top Ten Tips

1. 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.

Answer 9

no doubt smoking won't affect ur pregnancy but it's not good to have this habit.

Answer 10

it probably couldn't hurt