Most new couples would always want to have children to make a complete happy family. Having a child is important for couples because it makes their relationship stronger and they have a compelling reason why they should stay happy together.
As posted by Livestrong coming from Centers for Disease Control, there are about 10 percent of women in the United States are having problems conceiving or staying pregnant. It is advisable for women to consult a doctor for those who have been trying for a long time with their partners to conceive, but were unsuccessful.
There are also things that women can do before choosing to see a doctor. Here are few steps that they can do.
Ovulation patterns
Try to mark your calendars on when you usually have your period. Mark the days when you started and ended your period. A woman usually ovulates two weeks after the first day of their last period. That is the most fertile stage of a woman.
Ovulation Predictor kit
You can buy this kit at any drugstore. There is a specific hormone that the kit measures in the urine during ovulation. This can tell if you are ready or not.
Cervical Mucus
Your cervix produces a whitish mucus, but when you are closer to ovulation stage, this mucus becomes clearer and thinner and the production of this becomes more than normal.
Have yourself check by an OB/GYN
This would be the last option for women who have tried all the tips and still not getting a good result. The doctor can perform several test using some medical tools. After the doctor performs the test, they might be able to tell you the exact problem.
Women who are having issues getting pregnant usually has hormonal problems. According to IHR, hormonal imbalance is quite common. This is one of the leading cause why women won't get pregnant. This can be treated though with some medications.
Another possible reason is having abnormalities in the reproductive system like ovarian problems. If this would be the case, it is best to look for a specialist to help you.
Have your partner checked
If everything is okay about you then the problem is with him. Encourage your partner to visit a doctor for a test. It is best for both of you to know who really has the problem and you can talk about it.
