My fiance and I have been together for over six years. We used protection up until three years ago. He's had past relationships where he said there were "close calls", but no pregnancies. We've both been tested as far as STD's go and both of us are clean. In the past he was a drug user and he thought because of his past he's sterile, but I've read that sperm re-generates itself. I guess what I'm wondering is what are our chances and what can I do to hieghten fertility? If we can't do something on our own then the next step is a fertility doctor! Also, how do I figure out the best time..ie. ovulation calender? Any info would be much appreciated!!
Thanks
2007-09-18 18:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by wiliswilson 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Sperm is continually produced but fertility may be temporarily reduced during periods of serious drug abuse. If you've been trying to conceive for 3 years, it would be time to seek some expert assessment of both your and his fertility.
Based on a 28-day menstrual cycle, the best time to get going in the bedroom in order to conceive is 10 to 18 days after DAY ONE of your period, that is, the day you start bleeding. 14 days is when ovulation is supposed to occur in a normal cycle but sperm can stay alive for up to 3 days, and sometimes you can ovulate earlier or later.
Happy love-making!
2007-09-18 19:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also ttc currently. I have been reading the book "Taking Charge of your Fertility." by Toni Weschler. It is a really good book and will help you get to know your body better and therefore hopefully acheive pregnancy. At first it might seem like alot of work but I think in the long run it is worth it because we are not all the same and our bodies act differently. Not all women are on a "28" day cycle, mine is 31. By charting and keeping track of CM you have alot better chance of conceiving because you know 100% when you are ovulating and you don't need a calendar to tell you. I wish you and your hubby the best of luck and I hope that your dreams of a child will come true. :)
2007-09-19 06:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by JoJo 78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are most fertile when you are ovulating, so knowing your time of ovulation will help you determine the best days to conceive. Ovulation Calendar calculates the probability of conception based on your ovulation time and other factors such as lifespan of the egg and sperm; and shows you the days that are most promising for conception.
Ovulation Calendar allows you to choose the gender of your baby
You can increase your chances of having a boy or a girl by choosing the right time for intercourse. Sperm carrying X-chromosomes lives longer and swims slower than male Y-carrying sperm. Therefore, if you have intercourse about 3 days prior to ovulation, you have a better chance of conceiving a girl; and the closer to ovulation you have sex, the better the chances are of having a boy. Ovulation Calendar helps you calculate the perfect time for conception, increasing your chances of conceiving a boy or a girl.
Ovulation Calendar helps you avoid pregnancy
The natural way to avoid unwanted pregnancy is to abstain from unprotected intercourse during your fertile days. The most fertile time is the day of ovulation. Ovulation Calendar calculates the unsafe days taking into account possible variations in your menstrual cycle, helping you avoid an unwanted pregnancy.
Ovulation Calendar always keeps you informed of your fertility
The program sits in the Windows tray, near the clock, and reminds you of important changes in your fertility. For example, you can configure Ovulation Calendar to show pop-up reminders on the days that are optimal for conceiving a baby boy.
Ovulation Calendar is very easy to use
You don't have to know anything about corpus luteum, progesterone levels, or LH surges – Ovulation Calendar does all this work for you. All you need to know to get started is the length of your menstrual cycle and the date of your last period. Simply enter these data and Ovulation Calendar will do the rest!
2007-09-18 19:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by tina_kel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there's a lot of good advice on here, but I would like to suggest that you should get married! If you've been together for six years, plan a wedding and do it. Children deserve parents who are actually committed to each other, not just engaged. I'm not trying to be judgmental here, I'm just saying something that no one else seems to be saying to you. Also, you might be clear of STD's now, but a past STD could still have damaged your fallopian tubes, causing a blockage, which is why it's important to be evaluated by a doctor, not just by people online trying to help.
2007-09-18 19:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.mymonthlycycles.com and put in your period info and it will calculate when you will be fertile and ovulating plus it keeps tracks of your periods. It will even email you ahead of time to alert you of your upcoming fertile/ovulation and period dates. It is a free and very helpful website.
2007-09-18 18:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on baby.com type websites, they have charts on them. Babyco.com etc. Good luck. My cycle is so irregular that I havn't a clue when or even IF I am ovulating. Its very depressing. I want a bubby SOOOOOOOOOOO bad.
2007-09-18 18:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Renesme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.mymonthlycycles.com
RELAX too, that will help.
Good luck!
2007-09-18 18:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋