Fertility myths vs. facts: Unveiling the science behind pregnancy with 5 common myths busted!

Many people believe these myths, which creates a lot of confusion. Today, we'll bust these myths one by one so you can understand your  fertility journey with the right information. So, let's get started!

Myth: You should have sex everyday when trying to get pregnant.

Truth: It is not necessary to have sex everyday. Having sex after every 2-4 days is enough to get pregnant. But if a man ejaculates more frequently, the sperm quality and count can be reduced, which can affect conception.

Myth: It's only women’s fertility that decreases with time.

Truth: Both men’s and women’s fertility gets affected by age. Women's fertility starts to decline after the age of 35, while men's fertility or sperm quality starts to decrease after the age of 40.

Myth: You need to lie flat after sex to conceive.

Truth: You don't need to lie flat after sexual intercourse to get pregnant. There is no study that claims lying flat after sex can increase chances of pregnancy. Instead, having sex during your ovulation period is more important to get pregnant.

Myth: You can get pregnant any time during your menstrual cycle.

Truth: You can only get pregnant if you have sex during ovulation or a few days before it. The chances of pregnancy are higher if you have sex just before ovulation.

Myth: Sperm quality is best when you don't have sex for at least 10 days.

Truth: No, the best quality sperm is produced when you ejaculate every 2-3 days. Not ejaculating for a longer time can lead to damaged or dead sperm.

Source:-1.https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/infertility-faq/