Couples who have been married for a long time generally take many ways to have children soon. Starting from managing a healthy lifestyle to avoiding risk factors that cause fertility problems.
Usually all of these things are done independently without consulting a doctor. But if that doesn't work, one of the ways to take is to take part in the pregnancy program (promil) from the obstetrician.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Fertility Consultant dr. Marinda Suzanta., D.Mas., F.ART, Sp.OG (K-Fer) who practices at EMC Tangerang Hospital and EMC Pekayon Hospital explained that the average patient who comes to the hospital is already in the 'tired' stage due to the failure of the program. what was done before.
Therefore, when a patient comes to the fertility clinic, the first thing Dr. Marinda does is not make a diagnosis right away. But listening to the 'stories' of the patients and then educate.
"So 80 percent of successful pregnancies are supported by educational programs conducted by the fertility team. This education needs to be conveyed clearly to patients. Why? Because when talking about fertility, it means that fertility requires motivation. If there is no motivation from doctors, the end result will be difficult, "explained Dr. Marinda.
Now in this education, Dr. Marinda said that if you want the promil to run smoothly, there are three important things to do with your partner. These three things look easy, but when practiced tend to be difficult. What are these three things?
1. Sports
If you have been married for 12 months, have intercourse without contraception but have not been blessed with offspring, it means that you or your partner have impaired fertility (infertility). Therefore, every patient who comes to the obstetrician, will calculate his body mass index to find out the ideal weight range.
Therefore, doctors definitely recommend that patients do regular exercise to increase fertility, expedite the process of ovulation and menstruation, to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth in the future.
"On average all of my patients who are promil lose weight. At least lose weight 10 percent so that the chances of pregnancy are greater. So lose weight by exercising, not using drugs," explained Dr. Marinda.
2. No Stress
Undeniably, this is one of the things that is difficult to avoid when a couple is running promil. Anxiety often arises in every couple due to various factors.
"Sometimes without realizing it, patients can be confused and stressed because of people talking about when to have children. It could be parents or in-laws who often even demand this. This can cause promil to not run optimally," he explained.
3. Happy
Doctor Marinda explained that the success of pregnancy was influenced by two factors, namely physical and psychological. Besides stress, happiness is an important factor in promil.
But unfortunately, not a few couples realize that happiness can be created through sex activities. dr. Marinda suggested that it is better not to make sexual activity only an obligation to have children.
"Creating awareness about sex is also an important part of educating patients. So far, sex has only been the activity of making a child, not making of love . If you have made of love , it means there is addiction and there is no need to ask questions about when is the best time to have intercourse. This will work out by itself because of the feeling of happiness earlier," explained Dr. Marinda.
For couples who have not been blessed with offspring, is there any of the above that still happens to this day? If you still have many questions about promil, consult a professional doctor immediately.
For further information and registration, contact the EMC Tangerang & Pekayon Hospital Fertility Hotline: 0858 9009 0986.
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