Periods And Fertility in The Menstrual Cycle

Women who are trying to get pregnant can maximize their chances of conceiving if they track their menstrual cycle. As different phases of the menstrual cycle impact fertility differently, it is important to understand the physiology of menstruation, or why periods happen.

The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle that occurs due to changes in the level of hormones. An egg is released from the ovaries and the lining of the uterus starts to thicken. If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed off which results in bleeding commonly called periods.

Ovulation is The Most Fertile Period of the Menstrual Cycle

During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary. This egg travels down to the fallopian tube and would fertilize with a viable sperm that meets it in the female reproductive tract.

Sperm can stay alive in the female reproductive tract for 7 days, whereas an egg lives for 24 hours.

Intercourse during the ovulation period can help maximize the chances of conceiving. Women who have regular cycles can ovulate 10 to 16 days before the next period. As pregnancy can only occur when the egg meets the sperm in the female reproductive tract, having intercourse during the fertile period before and after the date of ovulation can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Nutrients to Focus on When Trying to Conceive

If you’re trying to get pregnant, ensure that your preconception nutrition is optimal. Focus on eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet so that your nutrient reserves are adequate. As the baby derives nutrients from your nutrient reserves & diet, it is important to build a solid foundation so that your baby can meet all the nutrient requirements adequately.

Folic acid is of great importance in the preconception phase, as the baby’s neural tube forms in the first few weeks of pregnancy, before the pregnant mother may even realize she’s pregnant. This makes having sufficient folic acid in your diet crucial. Taking folic acid or other prenatal vitamins if your doctor recommends them can also help. Trimacare 1, a prenatal multivitamin is formulated for the first trimester of pregnancy contains L-Methylfolate. Indian pregnant mothers can have the widespread MTHFR gene mutation which makes it difficult for them to absorb conventional folic acid supplements. L-Methylfolate is 7 times more bioavailable than conventional folic acid supplements and is absorbable by people having the MTHFR gene mutation.

Women trying to conceive should also ensure that they get sufficient Multi Micronutrients through food & supplements. Always consume pregnancy multivitamins after consulting your doctor and as prescribed. To know more about pregnancy nutrients, read the PlusPlus Lifesciences Blog. 

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