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I don’t know why it is, but so often I have heard women who haven’t be able to conceive say “What’s wrong with me?”  For some reason, women have a tendency to assume blame for whatever goes wrong – well, at least not according to their plan.  Often, patience is needed.  (It can take a lot longer to conceive than you think!)  But there are plenty of times when a fertility issue may have little to do with the woman and more to do with her mate.

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, don’t automatically assume the problem is with the female side of the equation.  While there are things a woman can check into, her partner can do things, too.  Here are some suggestions to help his sperm production:
• Quit smoking
• Limit the amount of alcohol he drinks
• Give up marijuana and other drugs
• Wear boxers and loose pants instead of briefs and tight pants
• Ask his provider about his prescription medications. Some medications used to treat high blood pressure, infections and other health conditions can make a man less fertile.
• Consider paternal exposures to chemicals at work or home.

Talk with your partner and explore all options.  You can read more about fertility treatments, too.   Remember, this isn’t a time to place blame.  You both need to understand your situation and move forward together to change what you can for a positive pregnancy outcome.

Tags: conception, fertility, infetility, maternal, paternal, Planning for Baby, Pregnancy

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