Causes of prostatitis
The causes of prostatitis are divided into two groups – infectious and non-infectious.
Infectious infection - during sexual intercourse, operations on the pelvic organs, chronic inflammation, viruses, bacteria, and fungi enter the body.
The non-infectious form of the pathology occurs due to a sedentary lifestyle, hypothermia, alcohol consumption, insufficient or excessive sexual activity, etc.
Decreased immunity is often one of the causes of the disease.
There are four types of prostatitis:
- Acute bacterial is an infectious disease, the symptoms of which appear very quickly and severely. It is usually accompanied by painful sensations in the perineal area, a rise in temperature, and difficulty diuresis.
- Chronic bacterial is the form into which acute bacterial prostatitis can develop without proper treatment.
- Chronic, which was previously called abacterial, is the most common form. It can occur with or without inflammation. Any cause of non-infectious etiology can provoke it.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) chronic - characterized by the absence of symptoms, can be detected during a medical examination of the prostate gland.
Spermatogenesis disorders
Sometimes it happens that the patency of a man’s vas deferens is fine, there are no infectious or chronic diseases, his partner is healthy, but he still can’t get pregnant. There may be a disturbance in the structure of sperm. Among the common diseases that negatively affect the quality of sperm, and therefore the fertility of men, are:
- oligozoospermia - a decrease in the number of sperm in the ejaculate;
- tetratozoospermia - impaired sperm morphology, abnormal structure;
- asthenozoospermia – reduced sperm motility;
- Azoospermia is the absence of mature sperm ready for fertilization in the ejaculate.
Symptoms of prostatitis: how to identify at an early stage?
Diagnosing the disease is very difficult. The first signs of prostatitis may manifest themselves in different ways or be absent altogether.
Among the first symptoms of acute prostatitis in men are pain in the perineum (increased with urination, ejaculation and defecation), frequent urination, blood in semen or urine, rapid rise in temperature, fever, back pain, signs of intoxication of the body.
In acute forms of the disease, immediate hospitalization is required.
Erectile dysfunction, problems with ejaculation, and decreased libido are common signs of a chronic bacterial form of inflammation of the prostate gland. The disease even affects the psychological state – it increases anxiety and depression.
The signs of chronic prostatitis are mild and intensify only during exacerbation. It is chronic pathology that occurs most often, and its consequences are often severe for the male body.
Important: if any of the signs of the disease occur, you should not start self-medication, you should immediately consult a doctor!
Obstruction of the vas deferens
One of the common obstructive diseases that causes problems with conception in men is obstruction of the vas deferens. This pathological condition can be congenital, but more often it is caused by trauma to the genital organs or previous infectious diseases. For example, with gonorrhea, scars and adhesions appear in the vas deferens, which subsequently cause obstruction.
If, when analyzing sperm, no sperm are found in the ejaculate, then it is necessary to find out the reason - it may be obstruction of the vas deferens or sperm are not produced at all. After examining the patient and palpating the testicles, the patient undergoes a biopsy or puncture of the testicles and their appendages. When sperm are obtained, they are cryopreserved; if there are no sperm in the biopsy or punctate sample, the birth of your own genetic child is not possible. The andrologist at our clinic performs these surgical procedures in an operating room. And it is more comfortable to carry out these manipulations under anesthesia.
Why do problems with conception occur with prostatitis?
Does chronic prostatitis affect conceiving a child?
Prostatitis, regardless of the cause, is especially dangerous when planning to conceive.
Foci of inflammation that occur in the prostate gland can affect the quantity and quality of sperm. Elevated temperature reduces sperm motility and viability. Also, during inflammatory processes of any nature, the number of free radicals increases at the site of inflammation. And they, in turn, seriously affect sperm, in particular, they damage genetic material (this indicator is characterized by the degree of DNA fragmentation of sperm). In addition, with prostatitis, sperm becomes smaller, its viscosity increases, and in the case of a bacterial nature of the disease, the sperm contains toxins.
But prostatitis affects not only the male body. During sexual intercourse, infectious agents and toxins can enter a woman’s body and change the environment of the vaginal mucosa (which reduces the possibility of fertilization several times). The bacteria that cause prostatitis can also cause diseases in women: bartholinitis, adnexitis, endometritis. Even if the child is conceived, the risk of miscarriage and missed abortion remains high.
In the chronic form, conceiving a child is also associated with certain difficulties. In addition to erectile dysfunction, decreased sperm quality and possible infertility, a man faces psychological disorders - depression, increased anxiety. All this negatively affects the likelihood of pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child.
What is the relationship between a man's reproductive function and his age?
With age, hormonal changes occur in a man's body, the secretion of the gonads decreases, spermatogenesis decreases, and the consequences of environmental exposure accumulate. All this does not have the best effect on the ability to conceive. However, if a man leads a healthy lifestyle and monitors his physical condition, then his reproductive functions can be maintained until old age.
But in fairness, it is worth noting that in the sperm of older men, a larger number of cells with a broken DNA strand are found than in the sperm of younger men. Fertilization with such sperm leads to genetic abnormalities of the fetus and miscarriages (even if the woman is much younger than her partner). However, the sperm of an older man also contains sperm that can fertilize an egg.
Is it possible to conceive a child with prostatitis?
With prostatitis, you can conceive a healthy child. But firstly, you should keep in mind that this disease (especially in its acute form) makes it difficult to have sex. And secondly, due to damage to sperm and possible infection of a woman, the risk of miscarriages, frozen or ectopic pregnancies sharply increases. Therefore, when planning a pregnancy, it is advisable for a man to undergo an examination, including the prostate gland, and, if necessary, begin treatment. But even if pregnancy is not planned, prostate prevention and examination is the right decision for those men who care about their health and want to lead an active lifestyle for many years.
What treatment can be prescribed
In our clinic you can undergo a full diagnostic examination, which will identify any chronic, acute, infectious diseases that interfere with normal conception. Depending on the identified disease, you may be offered medical or surgical treatments. The latter are used mainly when there is obstruction of the vas deferens.
In case of spermatogenesis disorders, adequate drug therapy will be carried out aimed at improving sperm quality. Sometimes the only solution for couples faced with severe male infertility is assisted reproductive technologies. We offer IVF, ICSI, IMSI even in the most severe cases of male obstructive and non-obstructive infertility.
It should be remembered that the use of steroid drugs, anabolic steroids, long-acting testosterone can lead to a temporary disruption of spermatogenesis; you should tell your doctor about taking these drugs.
Unique methods of micromanipulation, selection of the highest quality sperm using the IMSI and PIXI methods, will allow you to obtain the highest quality embryos and, therefore, give birth to a healthy baby.
There are different life circumstances, and if in your first marriage you had sterilization (ligation of the vas deferens), then if you want to resume reproductive function, you can undergo a microsurgical operation to restore the patency of the vas deferens.
However, today the most effective method is the IVF + ICSI method using sperm obtained by puncture of the epididymis. Unfortunately, if fibrotic changes occur in the testicular tissue, we will not be able to resume your spermatogenesis. Such cases are not uncommon in our practice, and before choosing a method of contraception - sterilization, one should take into account the negative aspects.
There is an opinion among people that a glass of wine or a glass of cognac will not do any harm. Often this glass of wine becomes daily. And the spouses don’t see anything wrong with this either; in fact, alcohol has a cumulative effect. Often it manifests itself precisely when a man and woman think about offspring. Alcohol has different effects on the female and male body, but the result is often disastrous.
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Correction of prostate inflammation
Therapy must be prescribed only by a doctor. In addition to medications, massage and thermotherapy may be prescribed. In some cases, only surgery can help. For patients with psychological problems, consultation with a psychologist is required.
Antibacterial agents, alpha-blockers, muscle relaxants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most often used in conservative treatment. Hormonal therapy is rarely prescribed. Recently, antioxidants have been included in the treatment of prostatitis in men of childbearing age. The need for additional “portions” of antioxidants is associated, on the one hand, with an increase in the level of free radicals during inflammatory processes, on the other hand, with the suppression of the general antioxidant function of sperm during inflammation of the prostate gland and, accordingly, with a decrease in the protection of sperm from the damaging effects of free radicals.
An effective complex of antioxidants is Synergin. It contains high dosages of coenzyme Q10, vitamins C and E, beta-pic, rutin and lycopene. In addition to the general antioxidant effect, Synergin components have a positive effect on the condition of the male reproductive system. Beta-carotene, vitamins C and E reduce inflammation and protect prostate cells from free radicals. Rutin, vitamins C and E help improve microcirculation in the tissues of the prostate gland and eliminate congestion. Vitamin E also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Lycopene slows down the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Since a man can get prostatitis at any age, prevention and regular examinations are an essential part of caring for men’s health.
Inflammation of the prostate gland is impossible without reducing the body's immunity. A course of antioxidants will help strengthen your immune system. Physical activity, personal hygiene, an adequate amount of sexual activity, avoidance of hypothermia, supporting the immune system with vitamins and antioxidants and a mandatory visit to the doctor for any alarming symptom - all this will help prevent or notice the first signs of the disease in time.
Prostatitis is a dangerous problem that every man fears. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to its prevention.
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Pregnancy and age. Does age affect conception?
How does age affect conception? What is the best age to get pregnant? What is more important - the age of a woman or a man? Does age affect the chances of getting pregnant: is it possible to get pregnant after 35 years and what is the probability after 40?
The ovaries of each woman contain from 1 to 2 million formed follicles with eggs. They are there from birth. With each cycle, one or more eggs from this vast supply mature and become ready for fertilization.
By the time of the first cycle, the supply of eggs is depleted to 300 thousand. If we assume that a woman ovulates about 500 times between the ages of 12 and 52, and if we assume that not all of those eggs will be healthy, we are left with a limited number of viable eggs that can be fertilized. At the same time, the processes of egg maturation occur differently at different periods of a woman’s life. Therefore, the fact that age affects conception no longer requires proof.
How strongly are pregnancy and a woman’s age related? What is the best age to get pregnant? Is it possible to get pregnant after 35 years of age and what are a woman’s chances of conceiving a healthy child at each stage of life? Is a man's age important for conception?
In this article we will try to give answers to these and other questions and consider the features associated with the process of conception for women of different ages.
20-24 years
According to many doctors, the period from 20 to 24 years is the best age for pregnancy. At 20-25 years of age, 90% of the eggs are genetically normal, which increases the chances of conceiving a healthy child. With regular sexual activity, the probability of conceiving a child within a year for women at this age is 96%.
However, young people tend to treat pregnancy and preparation for conception less responsibly than older couples, and often ignore risk factors that can lead to complications during pregnancy and harm the health of the child. Stress, bad habits, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, untimely examination - all this can negatively affect the course of pregnancy and jeopardize the life and health of the unborn child.
In particular, a lack of a number of vitamins and antioxidants in the mother’s body significantly increases the risk of preeclampsia (late toxicosis) and leads to retardation of the child’s intrauterine development.
25-29 years old
At this age, the chances of getting pregnant after a year of sexual activity are 86%. The likelihood that a pregnancy will be terminated by miscarriage is no more than 10%, which is only slightly higher than for younger couples.
Of course, it is necessary to carefully prepare for pregnancy, monitor your weight and diet, and avoid stress. However, if you are under 30 years old, there is no need to seek help from a fertility specialist until 12 months have passed from the start of active attempts to conceive a child.
30-34 years
Up to 35 years of age, the chances of conceiving within a year are still high - they reach 86%. However, the chance of miscarriage after age 30 increases to 20%. In addition, after 30 years, many women already develop chronic diseases that can affect the course of pregnancy.
Therefore, an expectant mother aged 30-34 years should take a more careful approach to preparing for conception: visit the attending physician and consult with him about how chronic diseases can affect the course of pregnancy, eliminate dental problems (if any), normalize weight and diet, take special complexes for those planning a pregnancy. At this age, you should consult a fertility specialist if pregnancy has not occurred after 9 months of open sexual activity.
35-39 years old
Statistics show that female fertility begins to decline rapidly after age 35. Therefore, the question “is it possible to get pregnant after 35 years?” concerns many women today. At the same time, many women today give birth to their first child later than doctors recommend. This is explained by the desire to solve numerous life problems (get an education and make a good career, acquire housing, achieve a consistently high income, test the fidelity of a spouse and the strength of the family union), and only then have a child, even if this will be more difficult to do than at 20 years old.
In fact, the chances of getting pregnant after 35 years are not so small. The chance of conceiving within a month for most women in this age group is 15-20%. And this, in turn, means that within a year the chances of getting pregnant after 35 years are 78%.
By the way, women over 35 years of age increase the likelihood of conceiving twins. The nature of this phenomenon is not fully understood.
However, after 35, female fertility begins to decline noticeably. The main reason for this is the increase in chromosomal defects, which, in turn, affect the viability of eggs. After 35 years, the risk of miscarriage and complications during pregnancy is higher, and the likelihood of having a child with Down syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities is relatively high.
To be fair, it should be noted that according to statistics, most children with Down syndrome are born to mothers under 35 years of age. This is probably due to the fact that women of mature age are more responsible about their health and pay attention to perinatal diagnostics, with the help of which it is possible to identify a fetus with abnormalities in the early stages of pregnancy.
One of the reasons for the manifestation of chromosomal defects is the growth of free radicals in the body and the associated oxidative stress caused by a constant excess of free radicals in the body.
Germ cells and the genetic material they contain—DNA—are especially sensitive to oxidative stress.
The older a woman is, the more free radicals accumulate in her body and the stronger the oxidative stress. This explains the increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in children born to mature women.
The development of diseases such as endometriosis, polycystic disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, mastopathy, etc. is also associated with excessive activity of free radicals.
Antioxidants can help fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. If we talk about the reproductive system, substances such as vitamins E and C, beta-carotene, coenzyme Q10, rutin and lycopene are especially important to maintain its health. All these antioxidants are contained in the Synergin complex.
Vitamin E is involved in the production of sex hormones, regulates the menstrual cycle and increases the likelihood of conception. It has been proven that the use of vitamin E in complex treatment of infertility increases the chances of pregnancy. This vitamin also promotes normal pregnancy and prevents the development of mastopathy.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) increases the chances of getting pregnant during sexual intercourse, so it is especially important for the reproductive system. Vitamin C also functions to protect the body’s basic molecules from damage by free radicals, stimulates the immune system and the body’s resistance to viruses. Beta-carotene is effective in the treatment of infertility and mastopathy. Beta-carotene deficiency can lead to miscarriage and miscarriage.
Coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone (from Latin - “ubiquitous”) is found in all organs and tissues. Unlike other antioxidants, which, while protecting the body from free radicals, are irreversibly oxidized, Q10 molecules can be used repeatedly. In addition, Q10 helps slow down the aging process and is effective in the complex therapy of polycystic disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and asthenic syndrome.
Rutin protects and strengthens capillaries and blood vessels, it has a beneficial effect on sexual function, normalizes hormonal balance and the functioning of the sex glands, and promotes the growth and maturation of eggs. The lipophilic antioxidant lycopene is especially needed by a woman’s reproductive system in preparation for pregnancy. Lycopene helps prevent fetal damage during fetal development and mitigates the development of preeclampsia.
As mentioned, most women aged 35-39 can get pregnant within a year or more. But doctors don't recommend you wait a whole year to find out if you're one of them. In this case, you should not waste time, and if you have not been able to get pregnant for 6 months, you should contact a specialist and undergo a series of tests. Most cases of infertility are correctable. But even if you don’t succeed in conceiving naturally, reproductive technologies (IVF, ICSI) will help.
Finally, at this age, you can still use the option to freeze viable eggs for use later in life if you don't want to have a baby right away. A woman can freeze her eggs up to 40 years of age, and with their help become a mother even after 44 years of age.
From 40 to 44
The older a woman is, the lower her chances of becoming pregnant. After 40 years of age, a woman may have only a few ovulations in a whole year, as the vital supply of eggs and estrogen production in the body decrease. By the age of 40-44, 90% of a woman’s eggs contain abnormal chromosomes. Also, in many women after 40 years, the endometrium, which lines the walls of the uterus, becomes thinner, which complicates the process of egg implantation. Therefore, the likelihood of getting pregnant after 40 in the traditional way is relatively small.
But the concept of “relatively small” does not mean that conception after 40 years is impossible. Even if you are 40 or more years old, you can safely become pregnant, carry and give birth to a healthy child. The main thing is to approach the issue of pregnancy planning wisely and competently.
A man's age is no less important for conception. In mature men, sperm counts and sperm motility are lower, while the number of sperm with genetic abnormalities is higher than in young men. Accordingly, with age, the risk of genetic abnormalities in a child increases due to a violation of the morphological structure of sperm.
And the same oxidative stress mentioned above is to blame for this. As a result of the destructive activity of free radicals, sperm membranes are damaged, their motility and fertilizing abilities are reduced. In addition, free radicals damage the DNA of chromosomes. Oxidative stress is associated with approximately half of cases of infertility in men. Even the latest reproductive technologies are often powerless against this form of infertility. After all, if the DNA structure of a sperm is damaged, then even if it successfully fertilizes an egg (thanks to the ICSI protocol), the development of the embryo is disrupted and the child either dies in the early stages of intrauterine development or is born with serious genetic defects.
In general, it is believed that the optimal age for a man to conceive is between 25 and 40 years old. But this does not mean that men over 40 are contraindicated to have children. If the expectant father is in his fourth decade, he needs to be more attentive to his health and try to protect his reproductive cells from oxidative stress.
The antioxidant complex “Sinergin” will help with this, which contains substances necessary to maintain the health of the reproductive system and ensure the processes of spermatogenesis.
Beta-carotene, which is part of Synergin, is needed for the normal formation and development of male germ cells. Men whose diet included beta-carotene experienced improved sperm motility. In addition, beta-carotene resists the effects of harmful environmental factors on the body and helps strengthen the immune system.
Lycopene helps improve the morphological characteristics of sperm and slows down the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Rutin strengthens blood vessels and capillaries, improves blood supply to the body and microcirculation in all tissues and organs, including the reproductive system. Taking vitamin C helps increase the concentration of sperm in the ejaculate and reduces the risk of free radical damage to chromosome DNA.
Vitamin E reduces the risk of damage to the genetic apparatus of sperm, improves the qualitative and quantitative parameters of sperm. The inclusion of vitamin E in complex therapy increases the likelihood of pregnancy in infertile couples.
Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10) is vital for sperm to maintain energy, increases the concentration and motility of germ cells, improves their morphology, and also enhances the effect of vitamin E. The Synergin antioxidant complex will be useful for all men, regardless of age, but for those who are already has crossed the 40-year mark, antioxidants are highly recommended. "Sinergin" is taken 2 capsules 1 time per day with meals. The course of treatment is 1-3 months.
So, there are chances of getting pregnant after 40 years. They're not as big as they would be at a younger age, but if you and your partner take good care of your health, eat right, track your ovulation, and take antioxidants, you're more likely to conceive after age 40. If you still fail to get pregnant the traditional way, you can always resort to the help of reproductive technologies.
45 years and older
The probability of a woman becoming pregnant after 45 is no more than 3-4%. This is hypothetically possible, but assisted reproductive technologies are almost always necessary. The few eggs you have left may have chromosomal abnormalities, so it is important to have your eggs screened before in vitro fertilization. Most clinics will recommend that patients who want to become pregnant between the ages of 46 and 50 use donor eggs from a younger woman.
You need to be attentive to your health, including reproductive health, regardless of age.
Do not wait until the violations become irreversible and become an obstacle on your path to motherhood. Get regular medical checkups, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and take antioxidants periodically. After all, even if you are young and healthy, you should not fully hope that nature will do everything itself. Pregnancy is stressful for the body. And both your health and the health of your unborn child depends on how carefully you approach preparation for conception. Source: probirka.org
Some statistics
Often, future parents think that the described consequences can affect anyone but their family. This is not so, because inexorable statistics show that out of 1000 newborns in Russia, 10 babies have signs of fetal alcohol syndrome. If a family has one child with this syndrome, then, according to statistics, the second child is 80% likely to also suffer from some degree of fetal alcohol disease.
A woman who drinks several times a week has a 45% chance of giving birth to a sick baby. If she continues to drink during pregnancy, this probability doubles. Russian studies have shown that 13% of children who are in orphanages or children's homes have clear signs of fetal alcohol syndrome, and 45% of children have signs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (symptoms are mild, but they are present).
90% of these children are at risk of developing sudden alcoholism in adolescence. For women who drank moderately during pregnancy, such risks are no less. The child will be prone to alcoholism at the genetic level.
To prevent such a future, it is worth taking care of the baby’s health now, when he is not yet conceived.
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Consequences of “drunk conception” for a child
There is no doubt that alcohol before and during conception affects the child. But for some reason, not all couples think about this. Most likely, the reason for such carelessness lies in the lack of specific information about what the consequences may be. We are accustomed to simply being told that alcohol is harmful, without explaining exactly how drinking can affect our offspring. Alcohol, which affects the germ cells of women and men at the time of conception, can lead to disruptions in the construction of DNA chains in the fragmenting cells of the zygote. The formation of organs and systems may initially take the wrong path.
There are several most common consequences of “drunk conception.”
"Cleft lip" and "Cleft palate"
A cleft lip is a facial defect associated with the cleft of the upper lip, the formation of an ugly cleft. This creates difficulties with feeding the baby; later, such a cleft interferes with the development of speech. Most often, boys are born with this defect. The cleft forms before the 8th week of pregnancy.
The pathology is based on a mutation of the TBX22 gene, which becomes possible not only with radiation exposure, but also with the systematic intake of alcohol by two spouses or one of the spouses, even in small quantities. Unfortunately, such a defect in a child can only be detected in late stages of pregnancy during an ultrasound. Usually, at such a time (after 32 weeks), the pregnancy is no longer terminated.
A cleft palate is a pathology associated with the formation of a cleft in the soft and hard palate, a cleft palate, as a result of which the nasal cavity is not isolated from the oral cavity. This also creates significant problems with feeding the child and with the development of his speech functions. This pathology most often appears due to the fault of the mother, since it is caused by alcohol and other teratogenic effects on the TBX22 gene on the X chromosome.
In both cases, the baby will have to undergo an operation, or perhaps a whole series of operations designed to eliminate the defect, and then a long rehabilitation period. Cleft palate is more common and more difficult to treat. Sometimes a child under 2–3 years of age has to undergo up to 7 surgical interventions.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Under this concept lies a large list of combinations of mental and physical defects and anomalies that develop in the fetus due to the fact that its mother drank alcohol before or after conception. Most often, the central nervous system is affected; the child is born with mental retardation, intellectual and behavioral disorders, as well as abnormalities in the structure of parts of the brain.
Almost all children conceived in a drunken stupor are born underweight and short in stature. A common manifestation of fetal alcohol syndrome is congenital defects of the heart and reproductive organs. The severity of the lesions depends on how much, long and often the mother and father take alcohol. All children with this syndrome have certain external features:
- the eyes look shorter and narrower;
- the bridge of the baby's nose is flattened and wide;
- the philtrum (vertical folds between the upper lip and nose) is almost absent;
- the upper sponge is thinner;
- Mongoloid fold of the eyelids in the area of the lacrimal canal;
- a certain degree of microcephaly (reduction in the size of the skull and brain mass).
Children with alcohol syndrome are usually seen immediately after birth. All abnormalities caused by alcohol are considered lifelong; they do not go away with age. Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome are not always visible externally.
If a woman drinks infrequently and a little, but still systematically, if a non-drinking woman decides to conceive from a heavily drinking man, then the processes characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome in the child will occur latently, but they will certainly manifest themselves.
Other consequences
Excessive alcohol consumption by the mother, father, or both spouses before conception, at the time of conception, in the first two weeks after conception, and also during pregnancy often manifests itself later in a child who appears completely healthy at birth.
Such disorders include hearing and vision impairments, which parents begin to learn about a few weeks or months after the baby is born. Their ability to learn is reduced; it is much more difficult to teach such a child even basic things. They have significant problems with remembering and concentrating.
Behavior problems in children born from “drunk conception” begin to appear not only in adolescence, but earlier. They often require training in special correctional schools. Such children are physically unable to control all their emotions; they have little idea of the consequences of their ugly or illegal actions.
Is posture important?
The best position for couples who want to have a child is considered to be the banal missionary position. The fact is that it is in this position that the sperm does not flow out, but falls directly on the cervix.
Additionally, we can advise placing a pillow under the buttocks. This will increase the chance of a hit. In this case, most sperm are found in the first portion of ejaculate. The most unsuccessful positions for conception are a woman on top or standing. With such positions, almost all the sperm flows out.
Another popular method for getting pregnant faster is to lie in the “birch tree” position for 30 minutes. The effectiveness of this method has not been scientifically proven, but on the other hand, it certainly won’t make you worse.
However, if we look at everything from a medical point of view, it turns out that posture is not so important. The fact is that sperm have special “tails” with which they move.
It is with their help that they reach the egg after they enter the vagina. So, in any position, sperm will be able to reach the egg. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the structural features of the uterus and various diseases of the female organs, in which posture really matters.
Drinking alcohol after conception
From the moment of conception to the moment of a missed period, which serves as a signal for a woman to take a pregnancy test, at least 2 weeks pass. Sometimes a woman is completely unaware that conception has taken place, and during these two weeks she leads a free lifestyle, which includes alcohol. After a “stripe” test, which shows the true reason for the delay in menstruation, a woman involuntarily asks the question how the alcohol she took before the delay in menstruation can affect the unborn child and whether it is worth continuing such a pregnancy.
Everything that enters the mother’s body from the first hours after conception, to one degree or another, goes to the unborn baby. If we are not talking about chronic alcoholism and large doses of strong alcohol, the female body can partially compensate the child for the inconvenience. Therefore, it is not worth having an abortion just because the woman took several glasses of wine before the delay. With a high degree of probability, the healthy and young body of the expectant mother neutralized the harmful effects as much as possible.
It is important to avoid drinking alcohol in the future , because the baby is undergoing an important and responsible process - this is the formation of all organs and systems, alcohol can make its own “adjustments”, then malformations of internal organs, the brain, and the spinal cord cannot be ruled out.
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Drinking alcohol at the beginning of pregnancy increases the risk that the period of pregnancy will be accompanied by severe toxicosis.
The immunity of a woman who was not averse to drinking alcohol before conception is reduced compared to the immunity of a woman who does not drink. This creates an additional danger when carrying a baby, because such a woman is more vulnerable to the viruses and bacteria that surround her.
