Getting pregnant with irregular periods

For a woman to become pregnant, it is necessary to have sex during or just before ovulation. As such, it is very important to find out when you are ovulating. Despite irregular periods, if you know the exact time to ovulate, it can be easier to conceive. You can resort to some measures to detect ovulation, such as:

Noting the symptoms of ovulation

• Change in body temperature
• Softening of the cervix
• Cervical mucus is smooth, thin, and clear like egg whites
• Pain and cramping feeling in the lower abdomen.
• Increased desire for sex

These symptoms may indicate that you are ovulating. However, they may not be precise.

Ovulation predictor kit

You can use ovulation predictor kits to find out when you’re ovulating. This kit can help in detecting the increase in luteinizing hormone. This hormone triggers ovulation. Also, it is very easy to use.

(Read more: How to get pregnant)

Transvaginal ultrasound

You can also get a transvaginal ultrasound done for accurate ovulation detection. Apart from this, ovulation can also be detected through blood work on the advice of the doctor.

(Read more: Can I get pregnant before, on or just after my period)

If you are not able to track the ovulation cycle properly, then having sex often can also benefit you. Having sex frequently can make conceiving a little easier. If you want to get pregnant, have unprotected sex every 2 to 3 days. The sperm of men can remain active in the uterus of women for up to 5 days. As such, if you have sex every 2 to 3 days, then it can increase the chances of conception.

(Read more: How many times and best time to have sex)

If the reason for having irregular periods is a disease (thyroid, PCOS, hypertension), then get yourself treated for it. Share your problems with the doctor, who may prescribe Clomiphene Citrate to induce ovulation. It is a very effective medicine for stimulating ovulation and many women have benefitted from its use.

(Read more: Can I still get pregnant if I have PCOS?)