Some people, in modern times, have delayed marriage and childbearing until at a later age than was traditionally the norm. Because of this, a lot of couples find it hard to get pregnant when they finally decide to. Studies show that fertility decreases with age and so does the rate of intercourse, while the rates of miscarriages, birth and pregnancy complications experienced by older pregnant women increase. Also, more patients over the age of 35 visit fertility clinics as compared to patients who are in their 20s because it is harder to get pregnant at a later age. There are now plenty of options available for older couples to get pregnant. These include fertility medications, in vitro fertilization, or egg donation. There are certain considerations which apply to these procedures. Extensive research, credible resources, and certified professionals must be foremost on the list when considering these options.

How to Get Pregnant: Men vs. Women

In the olden days, it was believed that women were chiefly responsible for the failure to get pregnant. Although there may be reason to believe that women may be responsible, it is about time that the men?s role in pregnancy be recognized. Researches say that 35 percent of cases which involve the couple?s inability to conceive can be traced back to the man. On the average, a healthy male releases between 120 to 600 million sperm per ejaculation. That would accumulate to about 400,000,000,000 in his lifetime. Why then are men to blame? Numbers alone are not enough to make a couple conceive. What is more important is the quality of sperm or the adequate number of healthy sperm. The inability to deliver sperm into the vagina, which may be caused by impotence, inhibited ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation. may also be blamed. There are also instances when sperm fails to descend from the testes or when diseases or physical injuries affect the male's inability to produce healthy sperm.

Enhance Reproductive Health

When planning to get pregnant, it is important to remember to live a healthy lifestyle. Smoking must be avoided since it is linked to low sperm counts and slow sperm motility; it also increases the probability of miscarriages. Prolonged marijuana use also increases the possibility of underdeveloped sperm, as does alcohol. Be cautious of intense exercise, tight underwear, antibiotics intake and environmental poisons and hazards as they may affect a couple's ability to get pregnant. Generally, both males and females must live a healthy lifestyle - eating nutritiously, avoiding all toxins and increasing vitamin C intake. In the same way, abstaining from sex for brief periods of time (three to six days) increases both the volume and potency of sperm.