7 Fertility Myths Busted

By Super

Saturday, June 13, 2015, 12:17 [IST]

The moment you announce that you are planning to get pregnant, you are bombarded with advice on how best to get pregnant from your friends, relatives or basically anybody you know. And believe it or no, most of them turns out to be myths.

When planning for a baby, keep in mind that pregnancy and wishing for a baby is entirely a matter between you and your partner. Any baseless ideas should be avoided so as not to get confused.

10 Common Myths Of Pregnancy

You must have heard about many myths related to fertility and pregnancy. For instance, if you are planning for a child, seek help a year prior to it or that use contraceptives for a long duration of time can slower the process of getting pregnant.

These types of myths are so popular that it becomes difficult to seperate the truth from the myths. Such fertility myths busted by the knowledge of science. There have been plenty of researches and studies that has helped to have common fertility myths busted.

Common Pregnancy Myths In India

Do you know which male fertility myths have been busted or what are the female fertility myth prelevant in the society? People say men’s fertility can be negatively affected by wearing tight underwear? Really? That is such a hilarious and ridiculous idea. Creating confusion only makes things more dire for the couples planning on having a baby. Read on learn what fertility myths have been busted.

1. Female Fertility Starts Decline after 35

Though fertility peaks within the age of 21-26 in women , it does not mean it declines completely after 35.The women today are choosing to get pregnant later than ever before and thats fine.

2. Having Sex at Particular Time

There have been myths floating around that the couple is more fertile during a particular time of the day. Now that you know that it is a myth, ignore it when you plan to get pregnant. The right time for sex is when it is appropriate and comfortable for both the partners.

3. Avoiding Male Masturbation/Saving Sperm

This is one of the most ridiculous male fertility myths busted. Male body produces fresh sperm every day. In fact, any retained sprem in may only turn out to be of bad quality and if retained for a long time, the sperm dies and is reabsorbed into the body.

4. Female Orgasm is Must

This is a completely baseless thought. Female orgasm is necessary for pleasure but an orgasm is not required for conceiving a baby.

5. Position Matters

Sex position has really nothing to do in making a woman pregnant. This is one of the most common fertility myths. It is said that if the lady lies on her back after intercourse, sperm can easily enter into the uterus. But doctors say there is no need to do that as the sperms are motile and travel up to the uterus by themselves.

6. Day 14 of Cycle is the Best to get Pregnant

This never works equally for every one as not every woman has a28-day menstruation cycle. To be on the safer side have intercourse four to five days before ovulation and also after 3-4 days of it.

7. Pills Ruin Long-term Fertility

Most women worryabout the side effects of birth control pills. They think that the pills may suppress their ability to get pregnant. According to the doctors, the pills only stop ovulation when you are on them. Once you stop taking them the normal ovulation is re-established.

So, those were the fertility myths which are completely meaningless. Now, when you plan to get pregnant, avoid such myths and also share them with your dear and near ones to spread awareness.