There are various reasons why it is difficult for most women to get pregnant. However one study gives light to what can help these women conceive. Researchers have found that sexual activity can cause the immune system changes that increase a woman's chances of conceiving. But this is not for the obvious reason that you might be thinking.
As reported in The Hoops, a study was conducted in Indiana University that showed sexual activity may result to physiological changes in the body that significantly increases the chances of a woman to conceive even if her period is outside the ovulation window.
The results of the study may eventually lead to recommendations as to the right frequency of sexual intercourse for couples who are trying to conceive a baby. These findings may also have a considerable impact for individuals who suffer from autoimmune disorder.
Tierney Lorenz, the study's lead author, is said to visit a research scientist at Kinsey Institute. Among the co-authors of the study are Professor Gregory E. Demas, a representative of the University's Department of Biology and Professor Julia R. Heiman, a representative of the University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
The researchers are said to be affiliated as well with IU Bloomington's Center for Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour. Heiman is said to be a director of Kinsey Institute and is still currently affiliated with the organization.
Lead author, Lorenz, said that those couples who are trying to conceive are recommended to take part in sexual intercourse frequently to increase the chances of the woman getting pregnant. The recommended frequency often occurs during the fertile periods, the time that woman is not ovulating. Although, proof how the process has become effective is lacking, this has been recommended for a long time. However the new study according to Lorenz, is the first study to support this recommendation for a different reason. It actually promotes the type of immunity that support conception. This answers an ancient question how sexual intercourse done outside the fertile period can improve fertility.
Several studies have been conducted to show the effect of changes to immune functions however this is usually during pregnancy or before/after birth. Meanwhile, this is the first one to reveal that sexual activity can have a significant impact to non fertile periods.
