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Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Question: Been married for more than 3 years now and we still dont have a baby
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Detail below .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There could be many possible reasons.
For conception, try having intercourse every month around your ovulation days as it is the best time for conceiving. Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from a follicle that developed in the ovary.
After intercourse, do not wash immediately and keep on lying for some time. You can also keep a pillow under your buttocks so that semen does not come out.

Semen coming out is quite normal finding in all the fertile couples and this does not affect the fertility. But a single sperm if sufficient for fertilization, if it travels up the cervix and fallopian tubes. So it is less likely that this is the sole reason for you not conceiving.

If still you are unable to conceive, then other causes of primary infertility should be explored. Common causes of infertility in female are Endometriosis, ovulation problem, pelvic inflammatory disease, poor egg quality, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, damaged or blocked fallopian tubes etc.

In male reason for infertility are related to sperm (azoospermia, oligospermia), problem with sperm delivery, due to sexual dysfunction, and an obstruction etc. Hence complete work up has to be done with you and your husband to know the underlying cause for which you should consult a fertility expert.

Eat a diet that includes whole, unprocessed foods. The best foods for health in general, and also for sperm count problems, are whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seed. Avoid alcohol, smoking, take more of proteins and fresh vegetables. Minerals like zinc & selenium, amino acids like l-carnitine, and antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E are also very crucial to sperm health.
I feel it is time you need to get help from a competent infertility specialist.

You and your partner will need battery of test as follows:

1. Semen analysis of your husband from a good laboratory. Semen analysis is the first step.
2. If semen analysis is abnormal, he has to stop smoking & alcohol.
3. HSG (Hysterosalpingogram) to test your fallopian tubes. It's a simple test but an important investigation tool.
4. If both reports are normal, you will need follicular growth scan to know follicular growth and best time for intercourse.

With this stepwise evaluation which can be done under the guidance of an infertility specialist, we will be able to identify the problem and its solution.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Hi
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Is there any particular position we should try during intercourse which could increase chances of conceiving?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Position does not affect fertility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The position does not affect the fertility. It is best to consult a gynecologist and get a few tests done to find the cause of delay in conception.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (11 hours later)
Thank you so much
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome .

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I am happy I could help.
Do recommend our services to your friends too in case you find it helpful.
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best Regards.

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Brief Answer: Detail below . Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. There could be many possible reasons. For conception, try having intercourse every month around your ovulation days as it is the best time for conceiving. Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from a follicle that developed in the ovary. After intercourse, do not wash immediately and keep on lying for some time. You can also keep a pillow under your buttocks so that semen does not come out. Semen coming out is quite normal finding in all the fertile couples and this does not affect the fertility. But a single sperm if sufficient for fertilization, if it travels up the cervix and fallopian tubes. So it is less likely that this is the sole reason for you not conceiving. If still you are unable to conceive, then other causes of primary infertility should be explored. Common causes of infertility in female are Endometriosis, ovulation problem, pelvic inflammatory disease, poor egg quality, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, damaged or blocked fallopian tubes etc. In male reason for infertility are related to sperm (azoospermia, oligospermia), problem with sperm delivery, due to sexual dysfunction, and an obstruction etc. Hence complete work up has to be done with you and your husband to know the underlying cause for which you should consult a fertility expert. Eat a diet that includes whole, unprocessed foods. The best foods for health in general, and also for sperm count problems, are whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seed. Avoid alcohol, smoking, take more of proteins and fresh vegetables. Minerals like zinc & selenium, amino acids like l-carnitine, and antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E are also very crucial to sperm health. I feel it is time you need to get help from a competent infertility specialist. You and your partner will need battery of test as follows: 1. Semen analysis of your husband from a good laboratory. Semen analysis is the first step. 2. If semen analysis is abnormal, he has to stop smoking & alcohol. 3. HSG (Hysterosalpingogram) to test your fallopian tubes. It's a simple test but an important investigation tool. 4. If both reports are normal, you will need follicular growth scan to know follicular growth and best time for intercourse. With this stepwise evaluation which can be done under the guidance of an infertility specialist, we will be able to identify the problem and its solution. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal