i got my periods once in 8 months will this affect my fertility?

Question

How do I increase my fertility? I haven't had a period in 5 months and i'm not pregnant.

Answer 1

Not ovulating : If you are not having regular periods you are likely not ovulating. Please schedule a visit with an obgyn to discuss irregular cycles and ask to be tested for polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Answer 2

No: Breast feeding delays the return of ovulation and can help prevent new moms from getting pregnant. If you have a newborn and your period hasn't returned, weaning will likely make you more fertile. But if your baby's a year old and you've been having periods for the last few months, weaning won't matter. (if you really want to prevent pregnancy breast feeding alone is not sufficient birth control.).

Answer 3

Yes: Breastfeeding is not a particularly effective method of contraception, but stopping it will make ovulation more likely.

Answer 4

Usually: Breast-feeding mistakingly has been said to stop ovulation. Ovulation may still occur for some individuals during breast-feeding. Pregnancy chances will improve after stopping breast-feeding though.

Answer 5

Yes: The effects of radiation on infertility depend on the dose, the location, and the number of treatments. It affects both male and female infertility. Anyone about to undergo radiation therapy should have a consultation with a fertility specialist prior to treatment. Low levels of radiation in tests like a ct scan is not harmful unless multiple tests are performed, which is very unusual.

Answer 6

It can: Radiation can affect fertility. The most sensitive tissue is the early developing embryo, so there is significant risk in early pregnancy. Affecting eggs and sperm requires much higher doses of radiation. Environmental exposure is best avoided, and clinical exposure should be minimized with shielding. Discuss any concerns with the prescribing physician.

Answer 7

Egg quality: As a woman ages, her eggs decline in number and quality. There are changes in the chromosomes and dna that result in more abnormal embryos, infertility, and miscarriage.

Answer 8

Female fertility: A girl is born with every oocyte she'll ever have . Unlike men who produce new sperm regularly, females lose eggs from birth on; by ovulation, eggs getting 'old, ' and programmed cell death. Besides losing eggs each year, it is believed oocytes lost or used earlier in life are healthier or more fit for conception than the older ones. Thus both egg number and quality drops every year.

Answer 9

Helpful article: Here is an article about some things to do and think about when you are trying to conceive: http://www.Medfusion.Net/templates/groups/5790/10104/scmisconceptionsabtconceptions.Pdf the best advice is to be healthy - eat a healthy diet, be a healthy weight, take a vitamin a day, stop smoking, stop drinking alcohol, manage stress, stay out of hot tubs, see your doctor for a check up.

Answer 10

Stay healthy: Healthy diet, limit caffeine and alcohol, avoid tobacco, moderate exercise, and staying healthy all support natural fertility. Understanding when during the cycle you are best able to conceive, and using natural family planning methods also increase chances of success.Herbs, otc drugs, diets, vitamins, supplements, and tricks to 'make you fertile' don't work and can be dangerous.

Answer 11

Yes: Yes, age can be a major contributing factor to fertility. No two people are alike. Therefore we can only quote statistics such as pregnancy rates for women over the age of 40 y/o is 10% per cycle and miscarriage rates are 30-50%. However there are medications and treatments short of donor egg ivf to help improve your chances. All hope is not lost!

Answer 12

Absolutely: At age 41, ovulation frequency is significantly reduced.

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