Why can't I get pregnant?

This question often comes up in women's conversations and is the subject of active discussions on various forums. This question also arises frequently during consultations with doctors. What should you do if the long-desired pregnancy does not happen despite all the couple's efforts?

First of all, it is important to understand when it is necessary to consult a doctor. If a couple has regular sexual intercourse without using contraception, but no pregnancy occurs for a year, this may indicate the presence of health problems.

Another important aspect is to adopt the right attitude towards family planning. You may feel like everyone around you is becoming a parent much more quickly, and you start to worry after a few months of unsuccessful attempts. However, excessive anxiety and impatience can lead to mistakes that hinder conception.

Common mistakes that prevent pregnancy from occurring

Many people wonder why a woman is unable to get pregnant despite all her efforts. In fact, the reasons can lie with both women and men. One of the most widespread misconceptions is to believe that conception problems are always related to the woman's health.

Neglecting health problems

Another common mistake is neglecting a general health issue. "I can't get pregnant," complain women who haven't seen a gynecologist in a long time and who have not undergone necessary examinations. Men who continue to smoke, drink alcohol, and ignore symptoms of chronic diseases often do not realize the impact this has on their reproductive function.

Accumulated stress

Accumulated stress is also a frequent cause. Women are particularly stressed when they are unable to conceive, and their worries only worsen the situation.

Unawareness of ovulation

Although information about the menstrual cycle and ovulation is available and widely spread, some women do not track ovulation, the period when the chances of conception are highest. You can determine the day of ovulation by yourself or with the help of a gynecologist. Generally, the egg, ready to be fertilized, leaves the ovary around the 14th day of the cycle, if it is 28 days long.

Using unproven methods

Another frequent mistake is using unproven remedies or folk recipes. Instead of consulting a specialist, many couples seek advice on the internet or from people they know and use methods that may not only fail to help but could also harm reproduction. For example, some women try to self-treat with herbal decoctions or apply compresses, without knowing that these methods can have a negative impact on health and that they lack scientific basis. High temperatures, such as in a sauna, can negatively affect health, especially in men, by reducing sperm quality.

What to do if I can't get pregnant?

If, after a health assessment and after eliminating the mistakes described, pregnancy does not occur within a year, you should consult a specialist doctor. It is preferable for both partners to attend the consultation, to facilitate the identification of causes and the choice of appropriate treatment.

If the specialist determines that it is not possible to conceive naturally, several options may be considered:

• In vitro fertilization (IVF): a method that allows fertilization to occur outside the body.
• IVF with egg donation: using an egg from a donor for fertilization.
• IVF with double donation: using both an egg and sperm from a donor.
• Adoption: a wonderful way to give love and care to a child in need.

It is important to remember that each case is unique, and only professional medical help can determine the best way to fulfill the desire for a child.