Irregular menstrual periods can make pregnancy planning more difficult. But do not be discouraged yet, this does not mean you can not get pregnant. With patience, there are always ways you can get baby.
Menstrual periods are called irregular if they last less than 21 days or longer than 35 days, also if the length of the menstrual period is significantly different from month to month. Irregular menstruation can unfortunately also affect the chances of pregnancy.
Things You Need to Do to Plan a Pregnancy
There are various causes of irregular menstrual periods, from obesity, perimenopause (the period leading to menopause), thyroid disorders, stress, to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). To determine the cause, you need to see a doctor.
In addition to finding out the cause of irregular menstrual periods, you need to know also how irregular your menstrual period is and make arrangements for sexual intercourse when planning a pregnancy.
Although it is more difficult, you can still plan a pregnancy with irregular menstrual periods. Here are some ways you can do to increase the chances of getting pregnant:
1. Record the menstrual cycle
Even though your menstrual cycle is irregular, it's still a good idea to record your menstrual date on the agenda or calendar. From this note, you might be able to find patterns that can be a guide. In addition, this note is also important for doctors to help you plan a pregnancy.
2. Pay close attention to changes in cervical mucus
After the menstrual period ends, cervical mucus tends to dry out. But when approaching the fertile period, the volume of cervical mucus will become more, slippery, clear, and elastic. Now, this change can help you know that the fertile period is near.
3. Using a fertility test
How to use a tool used to predict the fertile period is similar to how to use a pregnancy test. You simply flow through the device with urine, to know when your fertile period. Unfortunately, these fertility test kits often produce less accurate results, especially in women with PCOS.
4. More frequent sexual relations
This is the right method to do if your menstrual periods are irregular. If it is difficult to ensure proper sexual relations during the fertile period, you can do it as often as possible on a regular basis, for example once every 2-3 days.
5. Taking drugs
To help increase the chances of pregnancy, your doctor may give you certain medications or supplements to increase fertility, which of course matches your condition.
6. Changing lifestyles to be healthier
Improving a healthier lifestyle is the best way to do if the cause of irregular periods is being overweight. Losing weight to the ideal weight limit increases your chances of getting pregnant. Instead, do a program to gain weight if you have less weight.
7. Measuring basal body temperature
Basal body temperature is the temperature of the human body when it is at rest. Basal body temperature will slightly increase during ovulation, which is during the fertile period. You can find out the fertile period by measuring body temperature when you wake up in the morning, before eating, or before going to sleep. Record the results for approximately a month.
Well, you don't need to hesitate anymore to plan for pregnancy even though your menstrual period is irregular. Consult your obstetrician to find out the cause of irregular periods and how to overcome them, as well as the things that need to be done to increase the chances of getting pregnant. If the above methods do not work, your doctor may invite you to consider the IVF program.
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