How Do Women Become Pregnant?

To successfully conceive, a woman needs to have the right combination of factors, which may sound a bit abstract, but it is indeed the result of various factors converging. Firstly, both husband and wife should ensure their physical health. Secondly, they should have intercourse during the ovulation period to effectively increase the chances of conception. Couples preparing for pregnancy should also focus on good conditioning. Let's briefly understand the relevant content below.

The fallopian tube picks up the egg, transports it to the normal fertilization site, namely the ampulla of the fallopian tube, where it waits for fertilization. The survival time of the egg is approximately 24 hours. After intercourse, semen accumulates in the vagina, containing a large number of sperm. The survival time of sperm is approximately 72 hours. Active sperm travel through the uterus to the ampulla of the fallopian tube to meet and fertilize the egg. The fertilized egg is then transported to the uterine cavity through the fallopian tube and "wanders" around for 2-3 days to find a suitable place to implant and grow in the uterine cavity until full-term delivery.

Some patients worry that all the sperm will flow out after intercourse and not enter the body, but this is a confusion between the two different concepts of "semen" and "sperm". What we see flowing out is semen, not sperm. Semen contains a large number of sperm, but the volume of sperm is very small and can only be seen under a microscope. Normal sperm are very active and have good motility, allowing them to enter the female body for fertilization. Due to the short survival time of eggs and sperm in the body, proper timing of intercourse is required for conception.

1. The male's testicles can produce normal sperm.

2. The female's ovaries can release healthy and mature eggs.

3. Normal sexual activity should occur around the female's ovulation period to allow sperm and eggs to have a chance to meet and fertilize.

4. The reproductive tract must be unobstructed.

5. The intrauterine environment must be suitable for the implantation and development of the fertilized egg.

Firstly, there may be changes in appetite. Some women may experience a shift in their appetite soon after their menstrual period is overdue (1-2 weeks). Foods that they usually love may no longer appeal to them, and they may lose interest in foods they have eaten before. Some may even lose their appetite or feel nauseous, while others may crave sour foods.