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Pregnancy After 40: Healthy Weight Improves Risk

Pregnancy after 40 does carry more risks, but being at a healthy weight before getting pregnant...

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What Is an Irregular Cycle?

When thinking about conceiving, it is important to evaluate your menstrual cycles. If you have used...

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So frusterated!!!!! HELP PLEASE IN TTC!!!!

My bf and I have been ttc for almost 2 years now. I haven't been on bc since we've been together (3 yrs) due...

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had time of month but didn't last long

my husband and i are trying so we are doing more to help, but i had a short time of the month, it started...

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Reply: TTC and now a bad pap :(

Oh good! Please try to manage your stress during the next week - I'm so glad you are feeling...

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Cramping..

Ok,Im not really sure if I have ovulated but Ive been having mild cramping especially on my right side...

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Irregular Cycle After Colonoscopy

I had to have a colonoscopy in February (thankfully everything is fine) but it completely threw off my...

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Reply: To test or not to test?

Take the test!!!!!!!!

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Just Starting Trying to Conceive

I went off my birth control pills in April. I got my period on April 4 and it lasted until April 8 or...

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I went off my birth control pills in April. I got my period on April 4 and it lasted until April 8 or April 9. The last day of my last sugar pill of the last pack was April 7. So as of April 8 I have not been taking any birth control. I used an application on my phone called Pink Pad to track my periods and fertility days. My husband and I had sex on April 18 which was 1 day before my ovulation day, April 19. This was according to the app I had on my phone. I knew that going off the pill was going to cause some changes in things. My app said that my next period would start May 3. I didn't get my period May 3, May 4. or May 5. Even at 3am on Sunday May 6 I did not have my period yet so I thought maybe I could be pregnant. I also remember having cramps and my feet aching like they usually do right before my period but that all started on Tuesday May 1 and as of May 6 at 3am like I said I had not gotten my period yet. This led me to believe that I may just in fact be pregnant. However, I was extremely disappointed when I woke up at 10:30am Sunday morning May 6 and got my period. So obviously at this point I just figured I was late due to the fact that I just went off the birth control just a short time ago. I was very heavy both Sunday May 6 and Monday May 7 but I was very light Tuesday May 8 and barely had anything today Wednesday May 9. Now again I knew there would be changes in things due to just going off the birth control but I have always had periods that are a minimum of 5 days but mostly up to 7 days while I was on the pill. Going off the pill I figured it would be different but I for sure didn't think it would be shorter if anything I thought it would be longer. I have noticed a few other things like my breasts appearing bigger and being harder and a 8 pound weight gain over just about 1 1/2 months. So bottom line is it possible and I know it is a small chance could I be pregnant even though I got my period? I know they have said some women can still get their period the first month or two of being pregnant. The only thing is what kind of period is it? Since mine was heavy 2 days and extremely light two days would that be a very abnormal period to have and be pregnant. I was extremely devastated after being late for 3 days and then getting my period since I got excited thinking I might be pregnant so I am not sure if I want to go through the whole getting a home pregnancy test and doing it to find out it's negative. Should I just wait and see if I get my next period or what it's like if I do get it instead of taking an at home pregnancy test? I know it may be very far fetched but could I be pregnant with what I have described? Just thought I'd get some opinions first before doing anything. Thank you for reading this and for answering if you do, I greatly appreciate it!View Thread

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Reply: Trying to conceive and husband on prednisone

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Progesterone test

Last month I had a 10 day progesterone blood test done. I was told that an 8 is ok but not optimal, so they...

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10 Conception Myths

There are more old wives' tales about conception and pregnancy than probably any other event in...

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There are more old wives' tales about conception and pregnancy than probably any other event in health and medicine. Here are some of the conception and pregnancy myths I hear most often, as well as the facts that debunk them.

Myth # 1: You can't exercise while trying to conceive.
In general, exercise is healthy and will not affect your ability to conceive.

Myth # 2: You can control your baby's sex.
Evidenced-based medical trials have not been able to prove that timing intercourse relative to ovulation can increase the chances of conceiving a girl or a boy. In fact, couples that try to follow these methods may have more trouble reproducing because they may avoid having intercourse at the most optimal times for conceiving.

Myth # 3: You better reproduce in your 20s, or you're out of luck.
There is no exact threshold after which conceiving is less likely. We do start to see a steeper decline in fertility in women in their late 30s and 40s. Conception rates also seem to decline as the man in the relationship gets further beyond age 40.

Myth # 4: If you don't get pregnant right away, then you are infertile.
In general, there is about a 15% chance each month that -- when trying under normal circumstances -- a couple will successfully conceiveâ€¦Think about that for a second. If you have everything going perfectly for you, and you have no barriers to conception, you have only a 15% chance EACH MONTH of conceiving. Before I got into medicine I -- like most of you, I'd bet -- assumed this percentage was much higher.

Myth # 5: Once you get pregnant, miscarriage is very rare.
I think this misconception arises because many couples will not share with friends and loved ones when they have experienced miscarriage. They will, however, advertise if they are pregnant and doing well. In reality, miscarriage rates usually fall between 15% and 20%.

Myth # 6: You must avoid all alcohol while trying to conceive.
Obviously, high levels of alcohol should be avoided (greater than 2 drinks a day). However, several studies show that moderate alcohol consumption has no effect on fertility. With that said, once you find out you are pregnant alcohol should be avoided.

Myth # 7: Frequent ejaculation decreases male fertility.
Medical studies show maintenance of normal sperm quality and quantity, even with daily ejaculation. Abstinence of greater than 5 to10 days can lead to a decrease in healthy sperm cells. In general, couples should have sex daily, or at least every other day, during their fertility window.

Myth # 8: If you want to get pregnant in a year, you should stop your birth control now.
In general, there is little delay in conception from cessation of most birth control methods. The exception seems to be the "shot", which may lead to a few months delay in conception for some women -- not all.

Myth # 9: Different positions during and after sex can increase your chances of conceiving.
Post-sex rituals, such as lying on your back with your legs in the air, have no effect on the likelihood of conception. Nor does one sexual position result in higher conception rates than others.

Myth # 10: You're more likely to get pregnant if you have an orgasm during sex.
The presence or absence of female orgasm does not affect your likelihood of conceiving.

Was anyone surprised by the truth behind some of these misconceptions? What bits of wisdom have you heard about getting pregnant that have struck your curiosity? Share them with the Community.View Thread

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Reply: When is the best time to conceive?

Hello, i am 30yrs old my husband and i have been ttc for 4months....i have a tubal reversal in...

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Reply: Working out and trying to get pregnant

Thank you so much!!And I will!!

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Reply: My ONLY tube is blocked

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am in the process of looking for a specialist to perform surgey and...

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Reply: Injury causing infertility?

Here is a resource with the causes for infertility. However, regarding the individual - this is a...

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Reply: No sperm in Semen Analysis

Did your doctor say that increasing testosterone can help the fertility issues? How long ago was his...

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Reply: help me!!!

Hello, I am not a doctor but I have been through infertility treatments in the near past. Based on what I know...

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Reply: Stumped... Looking for advice

Hi, I would start using Ovulation predictor kits to figure out when you ovulate. You can buy it at any pharmacy...

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Provera...help!

Back in September we decided to ttc and immediately went of bc. January and February came around and no af. I...

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Reply: This Is A Menstrual/Pregnancy Question?

Have you been trying to conceive? Did you take a pregnancy test? Haylen

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Reply: getting pregnant

Although many people still think of fertility as a "woman's problem," up to half of all cases of...

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Reply: Predicting Ovulation

My wife and I were using OPKs but have stopped using them. We've been trying quite a long time (since January...

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When shoudl I take a blood test to see???

I am now 3 days late. I don't really have my usual symptoms before my period. I've taken 3 HPT's and they...

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Reply: Should You Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins Early?

Its deficit can result in birth weaknesses, auto-immune illnesses, high blood pressure and coronary heart...

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Reply: Anyone ever take Femara?

I took it for 2 cycles and it was sooooo much better than clomid (I did 10 cycles of clomid). There were no...

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So confused

I ovulated on cycle day 15. Had some cramping and spotting on cycles days 16, 17, and 18. Could it...

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So confused

I ovulated on cycle day 15. Had some cramping and spotting on cycles days 16, 17, and 18. Could it...

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Reply: Nonprescreption Meds....

Here's an article that can give you some guidelines Taking Medicine During Medication Are you...

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age and clomid

I was wondering if age has any affect on how clomid works? I took clomid back in 2007-2008 and with 4...

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