Why even a physically fit/normal couple sometimes not get pregnant in the first go?
440754
My husband and I tried for about nine months, and now we're expecting in early September.  I think it was the pressure of trying that kept us from attaining our goal for so long.  As soon as I stopped worrying about it, it happened.  I will tell you some of the things I read about on the internet before we got lucky.  Several sites on infertility suggested missionary position, with hips elevated (like on a pillow or something), and not moving for about 30 minutes or longer afterwards.  There were suggestions that taking a teaspoon of robitussin (or any other cough medicine containing "guaifinessin") would produce favorable "cervical mucus."  Also, counting the days after your period so that timing the intercourse with the most fertile time of your cycle makes sense.  We almost bought a fertility predictor, but then I read that the predictor kits can only predict whether or not you have ovulated.  This can be helpful if you have irregular periods, so that you can plan for the following month's tries.  Also, take lots of folic acid (I bought a big bottle at the dollar store, the pills are very small).  Folic acid helps the fetus develop its spinal cord and brain, but it has to be in your body early on in embryonic development in order to do the best job.  A good prenatal or women's vitamin wouldn't hurt, even if you don't get pregnant right away!\n\nHonestly though, each time I've gotten pregnant (This is our third pregnancy, and hopefully second living child, our second was stillborn), I have had to completely give up hope of conception before getting pregnant, which leads me to believe that sometimes, if you don't have any physical problems, infirtility can be alleviated by letting go of the "I need a baby" worries.\n\nBelieve me, the worries really begin then!!  :)  But it's worth it--- like a million times over.  Good Luck, and hey!  don't forget that the funnest part of making a baby is making the baby!!!!
95810
Are you stressed? That can have an effect on your ability to get pregnant. Also if you are have intercourse all the time, you may want to cut back to every other day. I had a friend who had a hard time conceiving and she had to check her cervical mucus and temperature before she could get out of bed and when the time was right, they could have intercourse. It worked because she has a 1.5 year old! Not to infer that you/your partner would have an STD, but if you do, that can create all kinds of fertility issues and possibly make you sterile. Go to the doctor and make a plan - I'm sure they can get you some answers. Hope this helps!
411825
No good reason.  \n - They get "caught up" in the moment, \n - "forget", \n - don't want to look presumptuous or promiscuous so they don't have any available, \n - don't want to hurt their partner's feelings by implying they may be carrying a disease or are untrustworthy,\n - think they're invincible and won't get pregnant or a disease
916100
Actually, that first answer is wrong.  When I was trying to get pregnant, my DOCTORS told me that if I REALLY wanted to get pregnant I would only have sex 1 to two times a day, if even that much.  They recomended 1-2 times a WEEK.  They said more sex screws up somethin... lol i dont know WHAT, but thats what they said.\n\nhttp://www.babycenter.com/search/?BodyQuery=Signs+of+Fertility&x=0&y=0\nhttp://www.babyhopes.com/articles/naturalfertilitysigns.html
744742
That's normal after sex as well as menstration.  If she worried about being pregnant get an over the counter pregnancy test.  Doesn't water it only takes ONCE to get pregnant especially with unprotected sex. \n\nI would also suggest she sees the ob/gyn or her primary care if it contines.
531951
Not normal to me and I've been with my husband for almost 20 years. To each their own though. I have a friend that only has sex when she wants to have a baby and thinks that this is the only time they need to have any intimate contact. Funny world sometimes.
285017
I got pregnant while having NO periods.  Twice.  \n\nI used to skip periods 9 months to a year at a time.  It is called Amenorrhea.\n\nhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6993\n\nAnd I wasn't using birth control (my husband and I weren't trying to or NOT to get pregnant... we were letting whatever happened happen).\n\nHowever, I didn't and don't have an STD.\n\nShe CAN get pregnant barring any good reasons she isn't (such as damage to her reproductive system, sterility, etc).
373848
some say it will make u gain weight, have a irregular cycle and have a difficult time getting pregnant.
1050405
because they never ment ot be or work out, but good luck girl. :)
4699
Look, it can happen at ANY time.  It's just more LIKELY at certain times.\n\nIt used to be common knowlege that pregnancy cannot occur during active menstruation...SO not true.\n\nA good hint...if she's uncommonly, unsatiably horny, there's hormones making her that way.  The body responds to chemicals, and when the "oven's hot," the body releases the "horny hormones" to make impregnation more likely.\n\nIn any case, use a condom if you don't want a family in 9 months.
419074
Actually I've heard of a lot of couples that sleep after the first night cause they are so tired from all the wedding crap.  Of course these are typically people that did not keep their viginity until marriage.  If I was a virgin and I just got married I'd put an end to this virgin stuff in the limo on the way out of the chapel. LOL
34947
Well it's different for every individual, some take longer than others to conceive - you should consult your GP about this topic. On the other hand it could also depend on how fertile you are. People always say one should try not to think of it too much and it will happen sooner..
501480
No its not wierd. It happens to everyone. But it has nothing to do with her getting pregnant.  The sperm will swim to their destination no matter what. It only takes one so even if it comes back out some sperm is left behind.\nRelax it will happen. Good luck.
1037593
If there was no sexual activity, then there is no chance of being pregnant.  Period abnormalities can be due to many things including stress, weight gain/loss, hormonal imbalance, illness, medication, infection, polyp, cyst, amongst other reasons.  Please see your doctor for an exam and testing to determine what the exact cause may be.
200668
It could because you're just starting. When I started, I missed a lot. Even now my mother can go for months without getting her period. Other things need to be taken into consideration though; are you very active or not eating enough? Anorexia or low muscle mass due to playing sports and exercising will cause amenorrhea, which stops your period in an effort to conserve energy for your body. If either of those is true, then that may be a problem that could lead to infertility later in life. If not though, then it's probably just because you're still young.
529492
BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT THEM TO BE PARENTS BEFORE THEIR TIME.  THEY KNOW THAT IN REAL LIFE IF SOMETHING LIKE THEIR DAUGHTERS BECOMING PREGNANT BEFORE MARRIAGE THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THEY WILL BE SINGLE PARENTS. AND NO ONE WANTS THAT FOR THEIR DAUGHTER. THEY MIGHT GIVE YOU OTHER REASONS BUT THAT IS DEFINITELY IN THE BACK OF THEIR MIND AT ALL TIMES.
503051
It isn't possible to get pregnant from grinding — dancing with bodies pressed against each other. Even if a guy's penis leaked pre-ejaculate, the pre-ejaculate wouldn't be able to get through layers of clothes. Pregnancy is only possible if ejaculate or pre-ejaculate gets in the vagina or on the vulva.\nPregnancy can happen when ejaculate or pre-ejaculate gets in the vagina or on the vulva. The most likely way to become pregnant is through unprotected vaginal sex.\n\nHowever, if partners engage in body rubbing with their clothes off, there is a chance that ejaculate or pre-ejaculate may come into contact with the vulva or vagina — which can cause pregnancy, even if partners don't actually have vaginal intercourse.\n\nIf partners are concerned about the risk of pregnancy from body rubbing, they may want to consider using condoms or another method of birth control. Condoms also reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections that can be spread in ejaculate and pre-ejaculate.\n\nIf partners have reached the point where they may start having vaginal intercourse, they should talk about what kind of birth control they want to prepare themselves with before they start having intercourse.\n\nHowever, a pregnancy can occur if any wet semen comes in contact with the woman's vaginal canal.\nHope this information helps!