Infertility is a growing problem in countries around the globe. Whether it is the result of pollution, diet or something else is a matter of public debate. But what we do know is that one of every seven women wonder, “Why can’t I get pregnant?” Of course, infertility problems do not only affect females. More than forty percent of couples see a specialist because the male has a low sperm count.

The good news, however, is that problems with either partner can often be corrected. For men this almost always means switching from underwear to boxer shorts, since traditional underwear can lower a man’s sperm count. But for women the changes may be a bit more drastic. In this article we are going to discuss a few simple ways to improve fertility.

More than any other single factor ovulation is the reason many couples have problems getting pregnant.  The term refers to the monthly release of an egg from the ovary and it is the key to conceiving. Unfortunately, many couples disregard ovulation and believe that if they simply make love a lot they with get pregnant. While this may be an enjoyable strategy for both parties, it often leaves women wondering “Why can’t I get pregnant?”

The reason for this is simple: the female egg only remains viable for about twenty four hours. So, if you do not pay attention to ovulation and you miss that one day, then your chances of conceiving decrease. In fact, studies show that couples who miss ovulation and attempt to conceive after an egg has expired have only two chances to conceive—slim and none.

On the other hand, couples that actually keep an ovulation schedule and know when it occurs each month are several times more likely to conceive. The key is simply being prepared and knowing how and when to record the requisite information. That sounds a bit technical, but really it is as simple as pie. All you have to do is take your basal (body) temperature each morning. Since ovulation will elevate a woman’s body temperature by a few degrees, when the monthly chart or graph is on the rise, it is a pretty good sign that ovulation is about to begin.

But if you are keeping meticulous ovulation records and you are still wondering, “Why can’t I get pregnant,” the problem might be your hormones. As any married man can tell you, a woman who is trying to get pregnant can be a mercurial being. That is partly due to the hormones and the fact that sex during ovulation can cause the body to go a little crazy. Of course, this is all in preparation of impending pregnancy, but when it doesn’t happen woman can still be affected by the hormones. For this reason doctors often suggest natural herbs like Maca, Vitex and Tibulus that have been shown to rein in the hormones and provide stability.

Women are getting frustrated because they are unable to conceive and they are regularly visiting gynecologist.

 
Reasons for women not getting pregnant- 

Hormonal difficulties- thyroid hormone can affect woman’s ability to get pregnant. Under active or over active production of thyroid hormone both can affect pregnancy. So, a check up of hormonal level is very essential.

Age- the rate of fertility decreases with the increase in age. It is always advisable to plan baby at the proper age because planning baby at an older age can lead to various problems. It becomes difficult to conceive at an older age.

Anxiety and stress- chances of getting pregnant are pretty low if you are having stress. So try to avoid stress related work and any other kind of anxiety so as to save your self from infertility. Practice meditation to reduce anxiety and stress.

Sperm count- low sperm count of man can also be the reason of not getting pregnant. Low sperm count of males is due to two reasons partner’s age and his lifestyle. So it is better to keep a check on your partner’s lifestyle.

 Drugs, alcohol and smoking- alcohol, smoking and drugs all three can have adverse effect on pregnancy. They are having the ability to decrease the sperm count and that can lead to infertility. So it is good to avoid them when you are planning for a baby.

Avoid caffeine- one should reduce or if possible avoid caffeine because it decrease iron absorption and increase the chances of having stillbirth. 

Eating unhealthy- in today’s era women are not eating healthy. They are generally eating junk food in large quantity and are not concentrating towards healthy diet and this in turn increasing infertility.

Overweight- if a woman is overweight then also chances of getting pregnant are reduced and even if she is able to conceive it becomes very problematic to retain the child.

Underweight- if a woman is underweight then she has to gain required amount of  weight before conceiving as the uterus of underweight woman cannot bear the weight of child.

There are few diet supplements that can be taken when you are not taking balanced diet. Zinc helps a woman in conception. With zinc one can also take vitamin C and selenium supplements. Taking folic acid supplements will help you in delivering a fit baby

Lifestyle and health both plays a very important role in pregnancy. All the above reasons are the answers to the question why can’t I get pregnant? So, try avoiding all these reasons and become mother which is the greatest boon of nature to humans.