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Body weight and fertility

Being a healthy body weight is important before pregnancy. If you're underweight, it can be more difficult to conceive and if you're overweight, you run a greater risk of complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy.

The ideal range is usually calculated using the body mass index (BMI) of 20 to 25. Take steps either to try to lose or gain weight where necessary, in a sensible way - crash dieting will not be good for your overall health.

Even a small weight loss can greatly increase your ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. If you're concerned about your weight, you may find it useful to speak to your doctor or practice nurse for further advice.

Taking folic acid before and in the very early stages of pregnancy can reduce the risk of your baby suffering from neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant should take a supplement that provides 400mcg folic acid per day. This is in addition to a dietary intake of folic acid of about 200mcg per day.

Once pregnant, women should continue taking a 400mcg supplement for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Rich dietary sources include fortified breakfast cereals, bread, green leafy vegetables (such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach and green beans), oranges, dried beans, peas and lentils. Some supermarkets and food manufacturers identify good sources of folic acid with a special label. Look out for these next time you go shopping.

Women who've already had an NTD-affected pregnancy should take a supplement that provides 5mg a day. See your doctor for more information.

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Boost your fertility

Having difficulty getting pregnant? There are some simple ways to help nature along.

Eat well: if you're a woman, a nutritious, balanced diet will help improve your general health and wellbeing, and ensure your body is able to nourish a baby. If you're a man, healthy eating is also important for sperm production.

Choose a varied diet containing fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, potatoes, rice and other cereals (wholegrain, where possible), milk and dairy products, lean meat, fish and other sources of protein.

Watch your weight: being overweight or very underweight can disrupt your periods and hinder conception. A woman with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 29 or less than 19 may find it more difficult to conceive.

To work out your BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared (your height in metres multiplied by itself). Fertility treatment may not be possible for very overweight or obese women.

Drink wisely: the government advises women trying to conceive to avoid alcohol completely. Men shouldn't drink more than three or four units a day, and should avoid binge drinking to prevent damage to sperm.

Stop smoking: smoking has been linked to infertility and early menopause in women, and sperm problems in men. It also reduces the success of fertility treatments.

Be active: regular moderate exercise (such as brisk walking) for at least 30 minutes a day will help to keep you fit for conception and help to control your weight.

Exercise also reduces stress and boosts levels of endorphins, the body's own feel-good hormones.

Keep cool: for optimum sperm production, the testicles need to be a couple of degrees cooler than the rest of the body. Avoid tight underwear and jeans, and excessively hot baths and saunas.

Think about your job: occupations that involve sitting for long periods, such as long-distance lorry driving, or exposure to environmental chemicals such as paints or pesticides, may affect sperm quality. If this is an issue, discuss it with your work supervisor.

Manage stress: stress doesn't cause infertility, but excessive anxiety can sometimes upset the menstrual cycle. Try to reduce stress levels and give yourself time to relax.

Take folic acid: all women trying for a baby should take a supplement of 400mcg of folic acid a day to help prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.

Check drugs: certain prescription drugs can reduce the chance of conception. If you're taking regular medication, talk to your doctor.

Marijuana and cocaine can affect sperm counts.

things you can't change

Not all factors affecting fertility are within your control.

For women, the following may affect conception:

Ovulation problems: sometimes, women don't ovulate (release an egg each month) or do so only occasionally.

Reasons include:

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), in which numerous small cysts develop on the ovaries and ovulation is erratic.
• The side effects of some medications, such as anti-inflammatory painkillers, chemotherapy and radiation treatment (for example, for cancer).
• Premature ovarian failure (early menopause).

Blocked fallopian tubes: below are the most common causes of inflamed and blocked tubes.

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and (more rarely) gonorrhoea.
• Endometriosis, in which cells from the lining of the womb implant elsewhere, such as the ovaries.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease, which can be caused by chlamydia and other STIs.
• Previous pelvic surgery - for example, for appendicitis or peritonitis.

 >>>Ovulation Test Strips

Ovulation Test Strips - detect the LH-surge with a sensitivity of 20mIU/ml/lh at a level above 99% accuracy, brand new, 2-year expiration dates.

Luteinizing hormone (or LH) in elevated quantities causes ovulation (the release of the egg - or ovum - from the ovarian follicle). During the menstrual cycle only a small amount of LH is made, but in the middle of the cycle LH briefly and dramatically increases. This increase is called the "LH surge" and precedes ovulation. Conception is most likely to occur within thirty-six hours following the LH surge. The LH Ovulation Test is specifically designed to detect your LH surge - the time when you are likely to ovulate. If you receive a positive on an lh test, you are in your most fertile phase of your menstrual cycle.

Tests are sold in multiples of 5. The amount of tests you need depend on your menstrual cycle; if you have a regular cycle, 5 predictors should be sufficient, if it is irregular we recommend you buying 10.

INSTRUCTIONS:
just dip the tip of the strip in a urine sample and in five minutes you have accurate results - and a reliable indication of ovulation and fertility.

WHEN TO START TESTING: Determine the length of the menstrual cycle. The length of the menstrual cycle is the number of days from the first day of menstrual bleeding to the day before bleeding begins on the next period.

Determine the usual length of the menstrual cycle over the last few months. Then, refer to the Ovulation Calendar Cycle Chart below to determine on which day of the menstrual cycle to begin testing. If your cycle is less than twenty-one days or greater than forty days, consult a physician.

Cycle Chart

Your Cycle Length Day to Begin Testing 21 days Day 5 22 days Day 6 23 days Day 7 24 days Day 8 25 days Day 9 26 days Day 10 27 days Day 11 28 days Day 12 29 days Day 13 30 days Day 14 31 days Day 15 32 days Day 16 33 days Day 17 34 days Day 18 35 days Day 19 36 days Day 20 37 days Day 21 38 days Day 22 39 days Day 23

1. To begin testing, open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. Remove the LH test from the pouch. Note: The ideal time to test is in the afternoon, not early morning, though testing may safely take please from 10am to early evening.

Dip end of strip into urine for 10 seconds. Do not exceed the max line.

2. Carefully place the LH test vertically into the urine cup for 10 seconds and lay the strip flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the urine level to exceed the line indicated by the arrows - MAX Line (Marker Line) - near the bottom of the test dipstick, otherwise the test will not perform correctly.

3. Wait for colored bands to appear. Depending on the concentration of LH in the test specimen, positive results may be observed in as little as 40 seconds. However, to confirm negative results, the complete reaction time of 10 minutes is required.

INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Within three to five minutes, two color bands will appear. Do not read the results after more than ten minutes.

To determine your result, compare the color intensity, i.e. shade of color, lightness or darkness of color, of the test band to the control band. In determining a positive or negative result, it is important to compare the color intensity, for this will indicate whether or not the LH surge (indicating ovulation) is in progress.

1. Positive for the LH Surge
If the test band is of equal or greater intensity (equal or darker) than the control band, this is a positive result and a good indication that the LH surge is occurring.

2. Negative for the LH Surge
If the test band is of lesser intensity (lighter) than the control band or cannot be seen, this means the LH level of the sample is at or near its basal (normal) level and that the LH surge is not in progress.

3. Invalid Result
If no control band appears within five minutes, the test result is invalid and should be ignored. The control band will not appear if an insufficient volume of specimen is added into the test kit. Proper procedures may not have been followed in performing the test. Repeat with a new test kit.

WHEN TO STOP TESTING

Unless otherwise specified by a doctor, stop testing once the LH surge is detected. Six to ten days of testing may be needed to detect the LH surge, though additional testing may be required. Explanations for negative results include:

1. Use of first morning urine. First morning urine should not be used for LH .
2. The concentration of LH is too low to be accurately detect.
3. Testing is performed too early or too late in the menstrual cycle (please re-read cycle chart).
4. Testing is stopped before the surge occurs, and should have been continued for a few more days.

THE LH SURGE, OVULATION & PREGNANCY

A pregnancy begins with conception. A child is conceived when the male sperm successfully fertilizes the female egg. Successful fertilization is most likely during a 24 hour period one to three days following the LH surge. Since this ovulation "window" only opens once per month, and for only about 24 hours, being able to predict fertility it is very helpful when trying to become pregnant. Therefore, you should have intercourse during the one to three day period following the LH surge to increase chances of conception.

LIMITATIONS OF THE TEST

1) Directions must be followed carefully for accurate results.
2) Do not open the foil pouch until ready to conduct the test.
3) Do not use the results of this test as an aid for contraception.
4) Consult a doctor if irregular or unusually long cycles are experienced.
5) Do not use the test kit after the expiration date listed on the box.
6) A test device can only be used once. Discard the test after use.

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