Sometimes there is no defect in the reproductive organ. Despite this, there are problems in pregnancy. Despite planning pregnancy, both partners have to be disappointed. For those who have problems during pregnancy, their friends advise them to lie down for some time after intercourse (lying down after sex to conceive). Does this work? Is it just a myth or is there any scientific evidence behind it? Here, famous gynecologist and obstetrician Dr. Riddhima Shetty is telling the truth behind this method of pregnancy (lying down after s@x to conceive) in her Instagram post.

Does lying down after sex make it easier to conceive? (lying down after s@x to conceive)

Dr. Riddhima says, 'When pregnancy starts getting delayed due to some reasons, doctors also advise lying down on the bed for 15-20 minutes after s@x (lying down after sex to conceive). It is normal for sperm to come out after s@x. This happens due to gravity.

Sperm coming out after sex does not reduce the chances of pregnancy. However, gravity can pull the sperm away from the cervix by standing up or going to the bathroom. Therefore, in this case, most doctors advise to lie down for at least 5 minutes after sex. This increases the chances of pregnancy (lying down after sex to conceive).'

How long should one lie down after s@x to conceive and how?

Experts advise that if you want to conceive, then put a pillow under your hips after s@x. This helps gravity to move the semen towards the uterus. It is advisable to stay in this position for 10 – 15 minutes (how long should I lie down to get pregnant). This period is sufficient for the sperm.

Apart from this method, experts also recommend raising the legs. Lift the legs together and put them against the wall. Relax in this position. In this method too, gravity gets an opportunity to help the sperm. This is also an effective method.

How much time does sperm take to reach the uterus (How much time sperm take to reach the egg)

If we talk about the movement of sperm, it can take less than 2 minutes for the sperm to reach its destination within the fallopian tube. Often the sperm wait patiently until the egg is released from the ovary. They can survive in the body for about five days. This means that conception can happen even several days after s@x.

How does the egg meet the sperm during ovulation?

In women who undergo intrauterine insemination, a large number of sperm are released near the uterus. Due to this, an egg combines with the sperm during ovulation and forms a zygote. In this too, the rule of gravity is followed.

Should you pass urine after s@x or not?

A study conducted in the Journal of Sexual Medicine revealed that lying down for 15 minutes increases the rate of pregnancy by 27%. Whereas the rate of pregnancy was 18% in people who got up immediately after intercourse.

If you do not want to get pregnant, and the sperm has gone inside during sex, then the doctor advises you to pass urine immediately. This is the reason why it is advised to pass urine after sex as a way to prevent pregnancy. Urinating after sex can prevent uterine tract infections.

It can also help prevent some sexually transmitted infections. Due to gravity force, semen cannot enter the vagina. But everyone should know that urine comes out through a small hole called the urethra. Urinating after sex prevents sperm from coming out of the vagina.

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