I spend a lot of time talking to women about their fertility. Many times women who want to talk about their fertility are coming to me after many months of trying to conceive. They are concerned about their ability to get pregnant. Thankfully the majority of these women simply need to make some minor modifications like better timing for sex, figuring out when they ovulate, etc. Many women just need more time.
The lack of patience with our fertility is something that is frustrating for everyone. I think it largely comes from being told all our lives that, when we didn't want to be pregnant, it would only take "once" to get pregnant. While that is true, the proverbial once is the statistical anomaly. But it lulls us into a false sense of security about our fertility. That "one time" fallacy is waiting for us when we're ready to conceive. This leads us to panic when we've had sex way more than one time and we still aren't pregnant.
So what can you do to not take your fertility for granted?
- Chart your periods
- Know when you ovulate
- Ask questions of your practitioner during routine exams
- Have a preconceptional health appointment
- Know your medical history
- Know your family history
- Get help if you think you have a problem
- Talk with your partner openly
- Be honest with your practitioner
All of this is designed to protect your fertility and to help you identify problems early on. This is one of the best ways to not take your fertility for granted.
Related:
- 5 Signs You're Ovulating
- Before You See the Fertility Doctor
- How long does it take to get pregnant?
- Infertility Guide
- Conception Quiz
- 25 Signs of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Announcements
- Ovulation Primer
- Can I get pregnant if...
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Source: http://pregnancy.about.com/b/2012/03/29/taking-your-fertility-for-granted.htm
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