Can’t get pregnant

the doctor says everything looks good. I have been tracking my ovulation so I just don’t know what’s happening. Is there any methods I can do to try to help ? I’ve done a little bit of research and I seen that taking prenatals can help in a way idk if it’s true or not

We tried for 6 months just tracking ovulation and then I tried progesterone oil on my stomach twice a day during certain days of the cycle like the bottle indicated and that month we got pregnant

Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex for almost 2 years straight to the point where I didn’t think I could get pregnant but here I am. 6 months pregnant. Literally happens when you least expect it. Don’t give up ! Don’t get discouraged! And enjoy sex don’t let it just be a baby making operation lol

I also stopped smoking marijuana as much right before. Not sure if that applies to you

If your side looks good and you’re ovulating, have you guys checked out sperm health? That could be the cause as well.

I wouldn’t be too worried it took me and my man 11 months till we got pregnant. I would say re consult with your doctor in 3-4 more months and see what options you may need. Also your man should see his doctor as well as it’s not always the woman who is unable to conceive it might be the man has a low sperm count or something. Or maybe get a second opinion from another doctor! Every doctor is different

My doctor told me that if we had trouble getting pregnant to try and time your sex around ovulation time but withhold having sex during other days. He said that men need time to generate a lot of sperm for that one time of ovulation to have a successful try. Good luck to you!

My ob told me to just have sex every other day for a month. Also get his sperm checked to make sure he isn't the problem. They say you shouldn't do it everyday because that doesn't give good sperm. Every other day is ideal. Maybe talk to your doctor about getting on clomid or letrozole.
I had to get pregnant asap as I'll need a hysterectomy due to cervical cancer so my ob put me on letrozole and that first month on it we got pregnant

Don’t stop trying but also stop trying if you know what I mean. It took us 8 months of trying but after 6 months I’d already given up hope. It was my other half who convinced me to just “enjoy” the process rather than thinking of it on a clinical sense. After a few times of “relaxed” sex it happened 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

We tried for 4 years. 1 of those years with a fertility doc involved. I cried every month I started my period for a full year. We have a 10 month old now that came naturally (no IUI, IVF etc)

Do you both carry stressful jobs? I blame stress from not instantly conceiving when we decided we were ready (we waited 6 years into marriage before trying) and stressful work environments for our long childless journey.

Get a fertility doc asap. They can tell you so much. Egg count, flush your fallopian tubes (this alone can make getting pregnant easier), test your husbands sperm etc etc. The early stages of fertility treatment is just scoping everything out and tests! (I believe all are covered by most insurance, too) - always helpful to know and have a good start point. Nothing should cost you until you start actual treatments. They can even offer medicine that helps with hormones/egg production - it’s called Clomid. Hang in there and stay positive!

I would honestly tell you to please please please be kind and patient with yourself.

Me and my husband tried for over a year and I then gave up as I couldn’t take looking at negative pregnancy tests every month and crying my eyes out on the bathroom floor. After giving up trying and thinking it wouldn’t happen for us I then fell pregnant.

It’s a really really tough time and seeing those negative tests each month is so draining and I’m so sorry you are going through it! The longer you try for one the harder it also gets so I fully understand how you are feeling and I’m sending lots of positive thoughts your way 💖

I was told to track my ovulation each month and to have sex every other day (not everyday) if that helps.

I also got checked for imbalance in my body and it turned out I had a few allergies I wasn’t fully aware of, so I prioritised fixing my diet. Also being on birth control for so many years prior to trying for a baby had depleted my vitamin levels so I worked on upping those too.

I hope everything works out for you and your husband!x

I just hate when I feel like I’m getting pregnancy symptoms and I take a test just for it to go in the stash of pile o have that are negative. My husband very supportive and I try to not think about it and enjoy it but just the thought of having a baby makes me happy and excited. But you are right !

that’s a good one. We haven’t gotten him checked. Just thought it was my body

I completely understand that feeling. It wasn’t until I thought it wasn’t possible that it finally happened . After a weekend of drinking on the beach and then feeling nauseous 🤦🏽‍♀️ crossing my fingers I didn’t damage her in any way because I didn’t know at all lol. But everything happens when it happens . A year ago for me would be 100% more ideal than now but they say everything happens for a reason 🙂

You got this. Keep your positive attitude and don’t beat yourself up. Our bodies are strange and wonderful

Sometimes it takes time..if you want to be sure test your husband’s sperm count and if that’s ok then there are internal test for you for tubes

Have you heard of chaste tree before I took that I had all sorts of period related issues and miscarriage and after I took it for 60 days I got a regular period and a few years later I had a live child and yeah so maybe research that a bit but I think the best advice is to relax and let go because right when I finally gave up decided to go back to my career and give up on becoming a mother I got pregnant and I found out in another state on the job like woah 😨😳 for real now... It's like right when you forget about it bam you're pregnant

With our first we got pregnant in two months and with our second in 6 years. Everything was fine with both it was just stress and bad timing

You ovulate at a certain time and for so long in a day. The time where you can get pregnant fast BUT if this is your first than it’s understandable. Stop trying… and you may get lucky ❤️🫶🏼 that’s what we did. But I was still tracking (by myself). On the day you usually would start your period, Count 14 days before that. And that’s usually when you ovulate. It took me 2 1/2 years to get pregnant with my son until I did that. And I did the same to get pregnant this time also

My husband and I tried for over a year, we tracked my ovulation, I did my temperature every morning and nothing. After a year and a half we decided to stop actively trying to get pregnant, we were stressing ourselves out and it wasn't 'fun' anymore.

Three months later, we had sex once that month, according to my tracker I wasn't in my ovulation window by almost a week, and the test came back positive.

Everyone told me when you stop trying it will happen. Try not to put pressure on yourselves x

I always remember when my friend and her partner were trying for their first baby - it took over a year and nothing, eventually she decided to stop trying and shift their attention to planning their wedding instead and boom - she fell pregnant.
I think a lot of it was to do with the amount of stress and pressure she was putting on herself and as soon as she stopped it happened ❤️

We were similar but we went to see a specialist and we found out I ovulate around day 8 or 9 so super early, we got pregnant pretty quickly after we found that out, we had been trying for 2 years and are 11 weeks pregnant now.

Are you having too much sex? It will reduce the strength of the sperm so will be harder to fall pregnant. Aim for having sex 2 days before ovulation is meant to occur but have 2 day gaps between sex to allow his sperm to be as healthy as possible. I made the same mistake and when we reduced how much sex we had I fell pregnant the next month

The best advice I can give you is to not stress and to take a getaway trip for a week during your ovulation. It happens when you least expect it

Try a few times a week rather than every day. Stress is also a huge factor. We tried for 10 years without success, I gave up eventually …. And fell pregnant a few months later

How long are your cycles and are they regular. Are you getting enough sleep.

We got pregnant when we didn’t have sex for two weeks and then had sex at the right time. This was totally on accident but I’m convinced that it helped him having so much sperm ready to go.

With my first we struggled went doctors to get us both checked I was fine but partner had a low sperm count but was told still possible we were having set constantly so when we eased up n just said if it happens it happens if not look at alternatives that's when I fell pregnant with my second I remember my partner was painting the bedroom n some reason felt the urge to want sex (apparently that can mean your ovulating) so we had sex 2 weeks later found out I was 5 weeks pregnant all the time trying for our second had the attitude if it happens it happens basically what I'm saying is sometimes you can try to hard just relax it'll happen but if you are worried it doesn't hurt to have checks on both of you good luck n hope you get the good news soon xxx

I know it sounds counterproductive but actually cut back on sex a bit

There’s evidence to say that if you’re having too much sex (20 consecutive days) then the sperm is weaker, whereas if you concentrate on when you’re ovulating then the sperm is stronger.

Also, after another month or so there’s no harm in going to get tested. If there are hurdles that you’ll need help with (like ivf) then it’s good to know now.

It’s incredibly incredibly rare that it’s impossible that 2 people biologically cannot fall pregnant together. I know this because this was the (very very rare) case with my ex. So in case you or your partner are scared of what you’ll find out being tested - please don’t be, it will only be a step further in your journey and information you didn’t have before

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It took me and my partner 2 years to conceive our second child. I’m sure it will happen we took the pressure off and I felt like giving up and then it happened.

Sperm concentration could be low with all that consecutive sex - waiting to have sex until ovulation test comes back positive can increase the concentration and then keep having sex every other day for the next few days

When I was trying, I stopped taking tests until my period was already a few days late because I got sooo upset with negative tests. Something to consider if testing is becoming triggering for you. I know it’s such a mind game

It can take way longer than it should. And it's heart wrenching when it doesn't happen. How are you tracking ovulation? Also diet for you and your husband can make a large difference. There are fertility nutritionist on Instagram that post a lot of helpful tips on eating for fertility. Since you are trying, you should start a prenatal anyway so that when you do fall pregnant your body will already have all the vitamins baby needs. Have you gotten his sperm checked? Male fertility factor could definitely slow things down here. Do either of you smoke? Also, age can play a role for both of you. How old are you both?