Location:
Call: 040 4488 5333
[email protected]

09 December, 2019

Fertility and Ovulation Myths that everyone should know

When it comes to fertility and ovulation, there are a lot of old-wives tales and myths out there. If you believe everything you hear about conception, it could possibly make it harder for you to get pregnant. Knowing fact from myth can help you a great deal. Here are some fertility and ovulation myths that everyone who is trying to get pregnant should know:

  1. Myth: If you’re not pregnant after a few months, there must be a problem

Fact: Getting pregnant is rarely easy and it can take a few times and up to a year to conceive. Years of using birth control can also put you at a disadvantage if you want to conceive early. Only a few couples get pregnant in the first month they try. It is completely normal to take up to six months (one year for some couples) to get pregnant. A study found that after three months of trying, 68 percent of couples were pregnant, and 92 percent conceived within a year. If you are 35 or older, or haven’t been able to conceive after a year of trying, see your doctor.

  1. Myth: Your ovaries take turns in ovulating eggs

Fact: Your body doesn’t systematically “schedule” ovulation to alternate ovaries from month to month. It is common for women to tend to ovulate more often from one side than the other. Depending on various factors, it may be your left ovary or right. This is also why you may notice you get ovulation pain on side more often than the other. Which ovary releases the egg has more to do with which one has a follicle that reaches the final stage of maturity.

  1. Myth: You can’t get Pregnant by having sex during your period

Fact: Your ability to get pregnant is dependent on when you ovulate, and not associated with menstruation. Some women believe that if they are still on their period, they aren’t in the fertile window. But if your cycle is short and you ovulate on day 7 or 8, you can conceive from sex on your period. Another misconception people have is that menstruation will “wash out” any sperm along with period blood, but even that’s not true. Your period won’t stop sperm from swimming up to your reproductive system.

  1. Myth: If you’re ovulating, you won’t have trouble getting Pregnant

Fact: Ovulation is essential to getting pregnant. However, it takes more than just an egg to conceive. The pathway to the egg must be clear. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, pregnancy can’t occur. Getting pregnant isn’t only about the woman’s fertility. It is important to know that infertility doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. Some fertility problems (in both men and women) are not detectable without fertility testing. It’s not possible to tell without lab testing if a man’s ejaculate has enough sperm cells to be fertile. Therefore, ovulation is only a small part of the fertility process.

 Talk to our experts if you have any more questions regarding fertility and conception. Our doctors at KIMS Cuddles are always happy to answer your query.

 *Information shared here is for general purpose Please take doctors’ advice before taking any decision.

SIMILAR ARTICLES

blog featured image

25 September, 2026

Myths About Fertility Treatments

Fertility treatments are vulnerable to misinformation. They exist at the intersection of medicine, emotion and personal hope of being a parent. Myths about IVF and infertility treatment circulate freely in conversations and on social media. Although people mean well, inaccurate advice without any clinical basis can lead a person to accept random myths. These myths can delay decisions for couples struggling to conceive but are unsure about IVF. It can lead to unnecessary anxiety and expectations that are not true. Therefore, understanding IVF myths facts can help people go through this journey smoothly.Myth: IVF Guarantees PregnancyThis is one of the most damaging misconceptions because it sets couples up for profound disappointment when a cycle does not result in a baby. IVF is an infertility treatment, but it does not mean pregnancy is always possible. IVF success reality is different because there are various factors involved in it. For women under 35, live birth rates are only 40-50% per cycle. These rates decline with age. Many couples may need multiple cycles, and even with repeated attempts, not every couple achieves a pregnancy. Starting treatment with accurate expectations can protect mental health and also help couples make informed decisions at each stage. Myth: IVF is the only Fertility Treatment OptionMany people believe IVF can solve
Read More
blog featured image

23 September, 2026

IVF Success Factors Explained

One of the first questions almost every couple asks when considering IVF is a simple one: what are our chances? The honest answer is that there is no single figure that applies to everyone. IVF success is shaped by a combination of biological, clinical, and lifestyle variables that interact differently for each person. Understanding what those variables are, and which of them can be influenced, helps couples approach treatment with realistic expectations and a clearer sense of what they can do to optimise their outcomes.Age: the most significant factorThe number one factor in IVF success is the age of the mother or egg donor. The younger the egg, the better its quality and the higher the probability of normal genetics.Women under 35 usually have success rates over 30% per cycle. Women over 40 may see rates below 10%. After three cycles, the cumulative success rate can reach 50 to 60% or more, depending on the population and other factors.The reason age matters so profoundly is egg quality. As women grow older, more eggs are affected by chromosomal abnormalities that lessen the possibility of fertilisation, hinder embryo development, raise the risk of miscarriage and decrease the odds of a successful pregnancy. This is not something IVF can fully overcome. It is why women using eggs
Read More
blog featured image

31 August, 2026

When Should Couples Seek Fertility Help?

Most couples who decide they want to start a family assume conception will happen relatively quickly. When it does not, the months of trying can bring a mix of confusion, frustration, and worry, along with a question that many are unsure how to answer: at what point does this become something to investigate medically? The answer depends on age, medical history, and a few specific circumstances that should prompt earlier rather than later action.Waiting too long to seek help is one of the most consistently documented patterns in fertility care. Most couples attempt to conceive for 22.3 months before presenting for fertility evaluation, almost a year beyond the recommended threshold. This delay can impair quality of life, impact treatment outcomes, and increase overall healthcare costs.The standard timelines for seeking helpFor a healthy couple in which the woman is under 35, infertility is typically defined as no pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. If the woman is 35 or older, the recommendation is to seek help after six months of trying without conceiving, since female fertility declines with age.If a woman is over 40, or a condition known to cause infertility is present, evaluation should not be delayed at all.These timelines reflect the biology of fertility decline. A 32-year-old and a 39-year-old are not in
Read More
Loading booking..