Patient's question:
My husband and I recently want a baby. I'd like to ask how can we get pregnant relatively quickly? If we want to get pregnant as soon as possible, what should we pay attention to? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, sperm and eggs combine to form a zygote. The zygote then implants (also called nidation) into the endometrium of the uterus for growth and development, which is called conception. Conception is a relatively complex process. To complete this process, both husband and wife must have certain fertility conditions. These fertility conditions can be roughly divided into the following aspects:1. The male testes can produce normal sperm. A normal adult male's semen volume per ejaculation is 2–6 milliliters, with sperm counts exceeding 60 million per milliliter of semen, and more than 60% of the sperm should be motile. Abnormal sperm should account for less than 15%–20%. If the sperm do not meet the above standards, it will be difficult for the woman to conceive.
2. The female ovaries can release healthy, mature eggs. Women with normal menstruation have one healthy, mature egg released each menstrual cycle, which provides the opportunity for pregnancy. For women with impaired ovarian function or irregular menstruation, it will be difficult to conceive.
3. Normal sexual intercourse should occur around the female's ovulation period to give sperm and eggs a chance to meet and fertilize. Sperm can survive in the female vagina for 1–3 days, and eggs can survive for about 1 day after being released. The female's ovulation time is approximately 14 days before the next menstrual period. Sexual intercourse within a few days before and after ovulation is the only time with a possibility of conception. Sexual intercourse outside the ovulation period will not lead to pregnancy.
4. The reproductive tracts must be unobstructed. The male's sperm ducts must be unobstructed for sperm to be expelled. The female's reproductive tract must also be unobstructed, so that sperm entering the vagina during intercourse can pass through without hindrance.