Debunking Myths About Conception

Couples wanting to conceive may be prone to believing any advice that could help their cause. As the following misconceptions illustrate, though, most of the suggestions passed down from one friend or family member to the next have no basis in fact. If you and your partner are trying to grow your family, the best advice is to consult a male infertility doctor who can provide medically supported suggestions to heighten your chances for pregnancy.

Time of day affects conception.
Some individuals are adamant that  having intercourse at certain times  can boost a couple’s odds of getting pregnant. However, successful conception relies not so much on time of day as time of month. Women do have a peak period of fertility during their menstrual cycles, so if you are trying to conceive, monitoring when this period occurs can help. Whether intercourse happens during morning or night during this period has little effect on conception, though.

Frequent intercourse increases the chances of conception.
To some extent, this is true, as couples that have intercourse only once a month may not have much success as becoming pregnant. The opposite extreme of having intercourse several times a day may not significantly increase the chances of conception, though. Under some circumstances, a male infertility doctor may even advise against it, as it could potentially lower sperm count.

Certain positions can influence conception success.
Sperm and eggs are not generally affected by the position of intercourse. As a result, couples that engage in certain positions with the sole hope to get pregnant may be going through unnecessary lengths to achieve their goal. Vaginal intercourse is mandatory for conception, but beyond this requirement, you need not submit to specific positions to become pregnant.

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