If you have been trying for quite a while now and still haven’t received a positive result, there is no need to panic. There are many causes and reasons for not being able to get pregnant. And most of them are rather simple and silly than complicated. So, calm down and read further to determine what you might not have done right.


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Reasons For Not Getting Pregnant:

If you ask, “What can cause a woman not to get pregnant?” you must look at these minor things.

Is The Frequency Good Enough?

Whatever the case, you must try your best to increase your chances of getting pregnant. And since sex, or intercourse as you may call it, is the first part of it, you might want to check with yourself if you have it enough times to improve your chances or if you are having it a little too little since it is one of the reasons for not getting pregnant.

Either way, the sex life between you and you must be up to the mark. You can try and ensure the timing of your ovulation cycle as well.

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Under Stress?

Now, if there is stress on you from friends and family and if you think you might not be able to carry kids and are not in a physically capable place due to your negative results, you need to take a deep breath and let it out and start looking at things at a slower pace. If you do not intend to have a baby right now, stand together and stick to it. Do not jump into something you have half a mind about. Also, with the amount of stress you are taking, you will probably not be able to conceive since your mind needs to be willing.


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Do You Drink or Smoke A Lot?

You need to either quit smoking and drinking or reduce it since they affect the reproductive systems in the body, and that is just reducing your chances of being pregnant, making it a strong cause of not getting pregnant. It is advisable to completely stop them since you must stay away from these habits throughout your pregnancy.

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Not enough sleep weakens the immune system, which further affects the reproductive system. Now, you need to catch enough sleep to be calm and cool and then put into conceiving. If you do not have enough sleep, you are again putting yourself under stress, which will strongly answer your question of ‘what can cause a woman not to get pregnant’. Hence, get some good sleep.

Cycle Clarity?

Now, how clear are you about your cycles? Not everyone has the usual cycles. Some have their frequency in terms of it. The time of ovulation and periods are also important. Without the knowledge, you will end up panicking about it and making a mess for yourself before it even is an actual problem. Hence, if you are planning to get pregnant, plan according to your cycle upon observing so that it does not become a reason for not being able to get pregnant.

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Are you still freaking out? If you are following and keeping up with all these minor causes and reasons for not getting pregnant, you might have a medical condition that you will need to look at. It would help to visit a doctor immediately to have it taken care of once detected. Your doctor will also be able to tell you how to go about it and conceive. Hence, do not get disheartened. There’s always a way.

Yashasvi

About Yashasvi

Yashasvi developed a deep passion for writing ever since she was completed her Master’s in Mass Communication and Journalism from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and has chosen a career that is driven by creativity. A Parenting expert who believes in communicating effectively with a personal touch, she writes about pregnancy, baby care, lifestyle, and just about anything else.
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