As people get older, their fertility levels decrease. Getting pregnant becomes harder; however, it is impossible to guess how long it will take for any woman to get pregnant irrespective of her age, as there are lots of factors determining fertility. Age and reproductive as well as general health matters as much as how often a couple have sex. Getting pregnant after 35 years of age is harder, but it may take some women not very long and others may still be trying after two years and this would still be considered normal within the range of general fertility health.
Fertility
Approximately 84 out of every 100 couples get pregnant within a year of having regular sex, provided no contraception methods are used by either partner. Some 92 out of 100 couples will get pregnant within two years of trying. Getting pregnant after 35 means that when a woman is less fertile she will be more likely to conceive after 3 years of trying. This is the case for some 94 out of 100 women, who have regular sex with their partners without using any method of contraception. Sadly, this ratio worsens with increasing age and for women over the age of 38 the ratio sinks to 77 out of every 100 women will get pregnant. There is still inconclusive evidence about men’s fertility and the effect has on it.
Regular Sex What Is Regular
For most couples it is normal to have sexual intercourse about two or three days throughout the month. Often couples trying for a baby will have a set time table, making love when the woman ovulates, whenever she releases an egg. This puts quite a lot of stress on the woman and the relationship of the couple may well suffer as a result.
Problems With Fertility
As women are either forced to work longer for economic reasons or choose to do so out of lifestyle choices, the age of conception is pushed upwards and this may well be one of the reasons why one in seven couples in the UK experiences fertility problems.
Although decrease in fertility due to the woman’s age is one factor, there are others to be considered, such as hormonal or endocrine disorders, where a woman has problems with her thyroid or pituitary glands or she may be obsess, have an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or be an exercise fanatic or be under a lot of stress at work and her partner’s desire for a baby is putting extra stress on her. If after two years of trying a couple still hasn’t conceived, their doctor will usually advise some tests: the woman’s fallopian tubes might be blocked; she may have an infection in her reproductive system or partner’s sperm count might be low. Sadly, nearly one-third of people will never find out, why they cannot get pregnant, because their fertility problems cannot be determined. For those couples, often fostering a child or adopting one is the only chance of becoming a parent.
Why Do You Want A Baby, When You’re So Well Off
At age 35 and over many women are secure in a relationship, they have a good career and are financially comfortably off – so why do they suddenly want a baby…a screaming little bundle of nappies and regurgitated goo that turns a woman’s life up-side-down? Be careful not to fall into the trap of your family and friends’ expectations and the “norm” that women must want a baby or else they are not a woman. The decision must be just between yourself and your partner; discuss the matter honestly and at length. There’s no turn off button on a baby – like the proverbial puppy, a baby is for life and not just for Christmas! Be sure that getting pregnant after 35 is what you really want. A child should never be expected to “glue” a failing relationship together nor should it be this season’s must have accessory.
How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant After 35
A healthy lifestyle is essential to increasing your chances of getting pregnant after 35 years of age. Nutrition is a key factor when planning pregnancy and both father and mother must eat well, take regular exercise and get adequate sleep. Avoid stress and seek relaxation. When you do get pregnant, slow down, nothing’s more important than your and your baby’s health. Many miscarriages occur because mothers ignore this valuable advice and they carry on doing far too much.
During pregnancy your baby will need all the nutrition it can get, so don’t think your stuffing yourself with muffins means “you’re eating for two” – it just means you’ll be getting fat and your baby wont’ get what it needs. Dads should be supportive and understanding.
