Fertility Facts

• A couple are deemed infertile if, after a year of trying, they have not been successful in conceiving.
• It takes up to 116 days for the formation of sperm and up to 100 days prior to ovulation for a healthy ova to mature.
• At least 116 days is needed to prepare to create the best possible egg & sperm, as free as possible of toxins and other growth retardants.
• Approx. 1 couple in every 6 experience difficulty conceiving. That's around 15% - 20% of all couples.
• Infertility can roughly be accounted to men in 40% of cases and women in 40% of cases with 20% o having an unknown cause.
• Many women believe they will conceive once they stop using hormonal contraception. Sadly,this is not always the case as it can take months for normal hormonal cycles and ovulation to return.
• A menstrual chart will determine when you ovulate and the dates on which you are most likely to conceive.
• Being overweight or underweight can affect your chances of conceiving.
• Heavy metal toxicity can cause problems conceiving.
• Hormonal imbalances can lead to infertility.
• Thyroid imbalances can cause spontaneous abortion.
• Although rare, it is possible to be allergic to your partners sperm.
• You can become pregnant while breastfeeding.
• Hormonal imbalances are a common cause of infertility.
• Preconception care is the conscious decision to have a child in the most healthy manner possible.
• Using preconception care principles may improve the health of your child.

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