To bring forth a human being into this world is a miracle in itself. Imagine the different processes that a single fertilised cell will have to undergo to become the beautiful angel that you receive in your arms after nine months. For me, whether a child was conceived the natural or assisted way, they are all miracles! :)
Anyway to celebrate life, here are a few facts about conception that you might find interesting.
The chance of conceiving in one cycle is 20-25% in normal couples.
Sperm can last for up to 5 days in the female reproductive tract but the egg only lasts for 12-24 hours – mistiming intercourse is a major reason for failure to conceive!
Fertility is a couple issue, not a woman’s issue!
Prior to ovulation, it takes 3 months for an egg to mature. A healthy environment is crucial for the egg both during this period and also during the early days following conception when a woman may not even know she is pregnant. Preconception care will help support a healthy reproductive system and a normal conception, and experts say women should behave as if they are pregnant even when they are trying to get pregnant.
The entire process of sperm formation takes approximately 3 months – today’s ejaculation is a product of a man’s health over the past 3 months!
A woman’s fertility is reduced with age due to a decline in egg quality & quantity, decreased uterine health, and hormonal changes.
Male fertility also declines with age. Sperm quality starts to decrease from age 35.
Male factors contribute to between 30 and 50% of all infertility cases and the male factor is the single largest reason for Australian couples to undergo IVF.
Approximately 15% of all known pregnancies end in miscarriage, often with no known cause.
Infertility, or the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, affects 1 in 6 Australian couples or 3 million Australians!
For 25% of infertile couples no definite cause will be found after medical testing.
It is now widely accepted that lifestyle factors impact significantly on fertility. These include the effects of age, illness, medications, toxins, social drugs, poor nutrition, and weight problems.
» Lifted from Preconception.com.au
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