An Integrated approach to increase conception chances

Unable to conceive or having difficulty in getting pregnant or difficulty in making your wife pregnant is all known as being diagnosed with infertility. Infertility is very common issue in urban India as lifestyle plays a pivotal role in being infertile. Long working hours, stress relationships, ease to junk food, alcohol consumption, smoking too much, obesity etc all these lifestyle factors contributes highly to infertility. 

Today in this blog, I will share few points on how to boost your fertility naturally or increase your chances of getting pregnant. However it is very important to keep things simple and not become obsessed. 

1. Stress 

First of all address stress from your life. Ask yourself questions like why you are stressed; What are the things making you stress? Etc as stress can affect your reproductive system badly and having problems conceiving can add to existing stress. In women stress can disrupt the ovulation cycle and in men, stress can lower sperm count and raise the number of abnormal sperm. 

2. Physical routine 

Never underestimate the benefits of being physically active or doing exercise. Without overdoing it, exercise not only increases fertility but it is also known to reduce dementia, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression and fatigue as well as improve cardiovascular health and quality of life; Yoga in particular is an excellent stress buster and also keeps you fit. 

3. Well Balanced Diet 

A balanced diet is essential for overall good pre-conceptual health. Eat foods that are high in folic acid, such as broccoli, spinach, kale etc. Take ample amount of Vitamin B12, which is found in beef, soya products and all bran cereal, nuts etc. Take sufficient fruits in your diet which is very beneficial in combating age-related fertility struggles. 

4. Quit or lessen your smoking habit 

Research has found that smoking not only reduced the possibility of getting pregnant it also reduces the chances of fertility

Let’s put rumors to rest: Myths and Facts about infertility

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Infertility has many myths associated with it; today let’s discuss some common myths and facts about infertility. 

Myth 1: Having sex everyday enhances fertility. 

Fact: No. In fact, it may decrease the chances.  As the egg’s life is only 24 hours long, having sex more often will only help during the woman’s fertile period. 

Myth 2: Infertility is hereditary 

Fact: False, most infertility problems are not hereditary it may depend on an individual lifestyle, and health status. 

Myth 3: Drinking wine is better than drinking alcohol 

Fact: Alcohol in any form may lead to fetal defects. Therefore, it is better to avoid it while planning for pregnancy. 

Myth 4: A late pregnancy is easier if your menstruation cycle has been regular. 

Fact: It is true that you are in your fertile period till you menstruate, but remember that the health and quality of your egg has no relation with your periods. The quality of the eggs start to decline post 25 years of age, and when you conceive after 30 years of age, you run a slightly greater risk of passing chromosomal abnormalities to the foetus. So the early you plan your

Right age to be a mother

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

The trend of bearing child at later age has been catching up in India for a while now. The reason why parenthood is being post pone are many; but the most common reasons for delaying it are: to pursue education and build career, to achieve financial independence, availability of safe and effective contraception, and occasionally to maintain gap between babies. However, the best biologically age for child bearing is between the age of 20-35 years. After this age there might be difficulty in conceiving and the risks of miscarriage also rises up. 

Risk of miscarriage under 35 years is around 15% which increases to 20-35% at the age of 35-45 years and 50% in women of more than 45 years of age. If a woman of 25 to 30 years of age tries for pregnancy, then 75% of them will conceive naturally. While women aged around 35 years or above tries for pregnancy, then 66% of them might have chances of getting infertile due to less production of eggs in them. In that case IUI or IVF would be options available for them. 

Reason behind it is usually the number and quality of eggs decline with age. Studies have suggested, Live Birth rate after IVF treatment is around 32% in the age group less than 35 years which drops to 18% in age group 38-40 years and declines further to 5% beyond 42 years of age.  

Moreover, advanced age during pregnancy is associated with medical complications. Hence women should be encouraged to consider having family during

Best tips to conceive

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

I see many patients struggling with infertility and they all have different stories to tell about their infertility journey. Today the lifestyle we live is the biggest reason that affects thousands and lakhs of couples to become infertile. Sometimes it literally broke my heart when I listened tot heir stories but being and Infertility specialist, it is indeed my duty to give my best advise to all the couples across the globe to live healthy and give them the best tips to follow for their fertility. 

Here are certain tips that you need to keep in mind and follow religiously to conceive: 

1. First of all your age matters a lot: 

For a woman the best reproductive years are in her 20s. When a woman reaches her thirties, her fertility will gradually decline, particularly after the age of 35. In your early 30’s you only have a 20% chance of getting pregnant. So, plan early. 

2. Lifestyle choices: 

How you live is the another important factor to be considered. If you are prone to take alcohol, smoking, drugs or taking medications such as painkillers and anti-inflammatories, it will definitely hamper your chances of getting pregnant on your own and then you need to seek a fertility expert. Abstain from such choices. 

3. Contraceptive pills: 

Many women nowadays have been on the pill since their teens, having sex before marriage or do not want to start family early is also one factor to be