In daily life, people are more taboo to talk about infertility, so many people do not have a deep understanding of infertility There is a big misunderstanding, and even many people doubt whether they have infertility. Friends who are worried about preparing for pregnancy, it is better to calm down and read this article first.
Myth 1: Contraception can make you temporarily infertile
Myth: Some women believe that when contraception is stopped, the woman's body needs a certain amount of time to completely "flush" the hormones left in the body by the contraceptive pill, so the recovery of pregnancy is delayed. ”
Fact: Actually, women can get pregnant soon after they stop contraception, even in the first month. While a woman's body is affected for several years from the time she starts taking the pill, the pill itself does not affect her fertility.
Some methods, such as stopping birth control pills and contraceptive rings, return to fertility are effective immediately, while other contraceptive methods, such as ligatures, take time to return to fertility. Women consider the latter method of birth control more often after the age of 35, which may lead to delayed restoration of fertility.
Myth 2: Irregular menstruation is a sign of fertility problems
Myth: Many women think that an irregular menstrual cycle (shorter than 21 days, or longer than 36 days) means they will have fertility problems.
Fact: Not necessarily. Having an irregular menstrual cycle only means that it is more difficult to predict the ovulation period, and sometimes there may be stages of non-ovulation, making it more difficult to conceive during these months. Consistent menstrual irregularities equate to a reduction of several cycles per year, which equates to fewer chances of pregnancy.
But irregular menstruation does not necessarily mean infertility. Women have a variety of causes of menstrual irregularities — ranging from stress and overwork to more serious health problems such as endometriosis. And not all of these factors affect the ability to conceive.
Myth 3: Fertility is not age-restricted
Myth: Many women want to have children later, thinking that fertility does not age.
Fact: According to the Social Society of Reproduction, the best age for women to have children is in their 20s, and fertility gradually declines in their 30s, especially at 35, and this age problem seems to be far less important than the question of how long it takes to get pregnant under the influence of age. One management study of infertility reported that women aged 20-24 had an 86% chance of becoming pregnant, while 30-34 years old had a 63% chance of becoming pregnant. After trying to conceive for two years, the odds of all respondents getting pregnant increased to around 90-94%.
Taking into account that pregnancy at an older age also increases the risk of pregnancy complications, such as diabetes mellitus in women and chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus. Women should be careful not to put too much effort into a specific age period. Fertility experts say, "It's not true to say that women over the age of 35 face all the risks, and to imagine that in order to avoid the danger point of 'advanced maternal age' at the age of 35, becoming pregnant at the age of 34 basically does not change the degree of pregnancy risk for women." ”
Myth 4: Polycystic and endometriosis = infertility
Myth: I have polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis, which means I will not be able to get pregnant.
Fact: Up to 10% of women have POLYCYS and about 6% to 10% have endometriosis. And half of these women have infertility. These conditions can lead to the doom of infertility, but sometimes women who struggle with these health problems may need fertility assistance.
Women suffering from the disease should consult a doctor as soon as possible, even if they do not intend to get pregnant immediately. This can help them better understand the conditions that affect their fertility and make some adjustments in time for future pregnancies. For example, women with well-controlled PCOS have a better chance of conceiving.
"The sooner you see a doctor, the better, including a regular exercise treatment plan," the expert says, "so that chronic diseases can be controlled, don't actively try to get pregnant."
Myth 5: Fertility problems can be inherited
Myth: My mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so I would too.
Fact: Certain genetic disorders can lead to infertility. However, these are rare because infertility itself is uncertain and difficult to pass on to the next generation. So often, the fact that the mother was having trouble getting pregnant doesn't necessarily mean you'll be in similar trouble.
Myth 6: Having a couple living without getting pregnant is infertility
Myth: Couples live for half a year, do not take contraception, and do not get pregnant, so I am definitely infertile.
Fact: A 2012 study found that 19 percent of unmarried men and women ages 18-29 believe they are unable to conceive. 37% of people who consider themselves infertile say the idea of infertility stems from having had unsafe sex but not getting pregnant.
Experts explain that this is a misunderstanding of the probability of one time and the probability of one year. As couples live more, the overall chance of pregnancy increases. For example, women aged 25-29 have a 78 per cent chance of becoming pregnant within a year. It is possible to get pregnant a lot of the time.
Myth 7: Not being able to conceive a child is a problem for women
Myth: Couples have difficulty getting pregnant, usually because women have fertility problems.
Fact: A lot of men have fertility statistics that are almost clueless, and they think they won't have a problem at all. In fact, infertility is equally responsible for men and women.
According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, about one-third of infertility is due to male partners, one-third to female partners, and one-third to both men and women. Therefore, when doing infertility tests, both husband and wife should be examined together.
Myth 8: Credulous folk remedies and missed opportunities
Myth: Once you can't conceive a child, you will be pregnant with infertility, and you will inquire about folk remedies everywhere, resulting in physiological system disorders and causing difficulties in pregnancy.
Experts from Changsha Yangtze River Hospital warmly remind all people who are preparing for pregnancy not to try the home remedies for the treatment of infertility easily. Many jianghu remedies lack scientific basis, which not only wastes money, but also affects the subsequent treatment effect and increases the difficulty of treatment. If you really encounter problems on the road to pregnancy, you need a scientific and comprehensive examination, and if you find problems, you should treat them as soon as possible.