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Please provide some do's and don'ts on trying to conceive.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Relax, enjoy it and don't get too uptight as that makes it harder to conceive

Answered 5/16/2020

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Ignore: Practice makes perfect! the most fertile day if the month is usually 14 days before your period.

Answered 8/17/2014

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Ignore: Coordinate your schedules! You have to get together to conceive!

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do not drink alcohol or smoke. Do not get frustrated. Do have sex often around the mid cycle.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Ignore: In "normal" cycles, ovulation occurs 14 days before period starts: that's when you are fertile!

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Track your menses and use ovulation test strips to pinpoint the best days to try to conceive.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

First: First take care of your health and wellness. If you're stressed that may cause irregular cycles.

Answered 1/27/2015

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Ignore: Try to maintain stress-free, and keep the relationship/sexual activity fun.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Don't obsess, but try to get fit first don't get discouraged talk to your caregiver first.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Ignore: As much as possible try to be spontaneous. Too much stress can be counterproductive.

Answered 2/1/2015

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Ignore: Do optimize your nutritional status - B-complex vitamins and an antioxidant are a great start.

Answered 8/18/2015

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Ignore: Do have intercourse every-other-day or use an ovulation test kit for timing. Don't make it a chore.

Answered 11/1/2015

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