Fertility Doctor Shares Tips for Getting Pregnant Naturally & Intercourse
Let's Talk About Sex
In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of sex and discusses its relevance to getting pregnant.
Understanding the Right Time for Sex
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing when in your cycle is the right time to have sex if you're trying to get pregnant. Regular cycles make it easier to determine ovulation.
- The best time to have sex is the day before and the day of ovulation. Sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, while an egg only lives for 24 hours after ovulation.
- Methods for tracking ovulation include using the calendar method based on average cycle length, ovulation predictor kits that measure LH hormone levels, basal body temperature monitoring, and checking cervical mucus consistency.
Frequency and Position
This section addresses questions about how often to have sex and whether sexual positions matter when trying to conceive.
Frequency of Sex
- Having sex every other day is sufficient if you're trying to conceive. It prevents burnout while ensuring sperm availability in the reproductive tract.
- Whether you have sex once on the day of ovulation or both on the day before and on ovulation day, as long as there is enough sperm present, either approach is fine.
Sexual Positions
- The speaker mentions that any position that allows male orgasm can facilitate conception. Female orgasm may help but is not necessary.
- Using lubricants specifically marketed as fertility-friendly or water-based lubricants can be considered if needed. However, having intercourse without lubricant is ideal.
Post-Sex Practices
This section addresses common misconceptions regarding post-sex practices that supposedly enhance fertility.
Leg Position and Urination
- There is no need to keep your legs in the air or refrain from urinating immediately after sex. Urinating after intercourse can help prevent urinary tract infections, and sperm rapidly swim into the fallopian tubes.
Unnecessary Practices
- The speaker dismisses unnecessary practices such as using a diaphragm to keep sperm closer after intercourse. These practices have no scientific basis and are not helpful for conception.
Conclusion
The transcript provides information on various aspects of sex and conception. It emphasizes understanding ovulation timing, frequency of intercourse, sexual positions, and dispels common misconceptions about post-sex practices.