Men sometimes feel out of the loop when it comes to getting pregnant. Sure, they participate but feel at a loss when it doesn’t happen when a couple wants it to. While pregnancy is often considered a female problem, men have as much to do with fertility as women.
Get answers
No couple should worry if they don’t get pregnant right away. That is normal. However, those who have been trying for several months to a year or more should get some medical answers.
That includes testing hormone levels in the woman and also testing the man’s sperm. It could be that he isn’t producing enough sperm or enough high quality sperm to achieve pregnancy. Men who have low
testosterone could also experience problems.
None of these are things anyone should be ashamed of. Understanding where the problems lie is the first step to correcting them so you can get pregnant.
What men can do
Men do have a role in achieving pregnancy beyond providing sperm. They can be an incredible support to the woman, who is probably feeling a sense of urgency. Men should also do some practical things to help get pregnant.
Some key changes a man can make to achieve fertility is to stop some bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol excessively. Smoking is unhealthy anyway and can affect unborn babies, causing them to have a lower birth weight from being exposed to secondhand smoke.
Excessive alcohol, marijuana, and certain drugs can affect a man’s fertility. All of these things affect sperm, their function, and quality.
Conclusion
Deciding to have a baby is a major decision. It does involve two people and the sooner the man can start participating in creating a healthy baby, the easier getting pregnant will be. It also sets the tone for parenting as both are completely invested and will create a good, healthier pregnancy.
