Why Can’t You Get Pregnant? Reasons for Not Conceiving a Baby

These fertility checklists can help you figure out why you can’t get pregnant, and if you should see a fertility doctor or infertility specialist.

The reasons for not conceiving a baby range from azoospermia (no sperm) to irregular periods.

“Couples who have sought specialist help and have been diagnosed with ‘unexplained fertility’ may find that making certain lifestyle changes can assist in conception,” writes Michael Dooley in Fit for Fertility: Overcoming Infertility and Preparing for Pregnancy. “These fertility checklists might be useful.”

If you’re ready to ramp your fertility level up a notch — and deal with the “Why can’t I get pregnant?” question once and for all – read Fit for Fertility: Overcoming Infertility and Preparing for Pregnancy.

And, here are Dooley’s ”fit for fertility” checklists…

Why You Can’t Pregnant and Conceive a Baby

The Fit for Fertility Checklist is made up of four individual checklists, for the egg, the sperm, conception, and general male and female fertility problems.

Fertility Checklist #1: The Egg (Female Fertility)

Answer yes or no to the following questions:

1. Are you having irregular, short (less than 21 days) or long (greater than 34 days) periods?
2. Do you bleed between your periods?
3. Are you overweight (with a body mass index greater than 25)?
4. Are you underweight (with a body mass index under 18.5)?
5. Do you exercise excessively?
6. Have you had treatment for cancer?
7. Are you being treated for depression?
8. Do you have diabetes?
9. Have you ever had thyroid problems?
10. Have you stopped having periods?

If your periods aren’t regular, read I Want to Get Pregnant! Tips for Regulating Your Menstrual Cycle.

Another helpful article: When You Can’t Predict Your Periods and Want to Get Pregnant.

Fertility Checklist #2: The Sperm (Male Fertility)

Answer yes or no to the following questions:

Have you had an operation on your testicles?

Have you had a hernia repair?

Is there blood in your ejaculate?

Have you had mumps?

Have you had an injury to your testicles?

Do you have any family members with cystic fibrosis?

Have you had a vasectomy?

Are you overweight (with a body mass index greater than 25)?

Are you taking medication for a peptic ulcer?

Do you have diabetes?

If you think you can’t get pregnant because of sperm problems, read How to Increase Male Fertility and Improve Sperm Count.

Fertility Checklist #3: Getting Pregnant

Answer yes or no to the following questions:

1. Do you have intercourse less than twice a week?
2. Do you have a problem with intercourse?
3. Do you have pain with intercourse?
4. Does your partner have problems with erection?
5. Does your partner have premature ejaculation?
6. Have you had pelvic inflammatory disease?
7. Have you had an operation on your abdomen (eg, a burst appendix)?
8. Do you have discharge?
9. Have you had an ectopic pregnancy?

Make sure you have intercourse at the right time (when you’re ovulating)! That’s one of the best ways to get pregnant. Read When Am I Ovulating?

Fertility Checklist #4: General Male and Female Fertility Problems

Answer yes or no to the following questions:

1. Do you have a good, healthy diet?
2. Do you smoke or drink excessive amounts of alcohol?
3. Have you been exposed to environmental hazards?
4. Have you tried to conceive before without success?
5. Are you under significant stress?
6. Do you spend a lot of time apart?
7. Do you drink excessive amounts of caffeine?
8. Do you take regular medications?
9. Do you use recreational drugs?
10. Do you have a history of a genetic problem?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you need to talk to a doctor about why you can’t get pregnant.  Make an appointment with your family physician doctor, and consider talking to a fertility specialist.

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If you’re stressed, you may find How to Relax When You’re Trying to Get Pregnant helpful.

If you have any questions or thoughts on why you can’t get pregnant, please comment below. Please note that I can’t offer medical advice! I can only offer support, general education, and tips.

Tags: conceiving a baby naturally, help getting pregnant

Category: Female Infertility Tips, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness