Egg rupture or ovulation, is the process where the matured egg from the ovary is released for fertilisation.
The released egg reaches the uterus to fuse with sperm, for fertilization.
After successful fertilization, the embryo begins its journey to the ovary and attaches to the uterus lining resulting in a successful implantation.
However, if the implantation is not successful, pregnancy will not be achieved, and menstruation will take place.
Factors For Not Conceiving After Egg Rupture
PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where women tend to secrete higher levels of androgen in their bodies. This is a male hormone, which leads to irregular menstrual cycles and lowers the chances of conceiving.
Blockage in the Fallopian Tube
The defect in the uterine tube can obstruct the egg from moving towards the uterus for implantation. On the other hand, it could also obstruct the sperm from reaching the egg for fertilization. This significantly affects the overall reproductive health, leading to infertility. Symptoms of blocked fallopian tubes may help in identifying this condition early.
Abnormal Uterine Shape
Abnormal uterine shape can affect the implantation of a fertilised egg. This significantly reduces the chances of pregnancy, resulting in infertility or miscarriage complications. This needs surgical corrections to improve fertility.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where a tissue similar to the uterus lining grows outside the uterus. This causes inflammation, or scar that affects the egg release, fertilisation, or embryo implantation. This makes it difficult to get pregnant until fertility treatments are carried out.
Fibroids
The fibroids in the uterine cavity could be the reason for not conceiving. It may take the space for a fertilised egg to implant with the uterus lining, disturb the fertilisation process, or lead to preterm labour.
Sperm Disorders
Poor quality or defective sperms with irregular shape, size, low motility, and DNA fragmentation reduce the chances of conception. Even if the egg ruptures take place, the sperm cannot fertilise the egg, leading to infertility issues.
Cancer Treatment
When undergoing cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, or having undertaken previous cancer history, it could significantly affect fertility. This results in ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause in women, and reduced sperm count or motility in men, causing infertility.
Stress
Chronic stress can affect the hormone levels that regulate ovulation, and sperm production, leading to poor reproductive health. Although it is a secondary factor, the influence it has on overall health could lead to infertility.
Age
Age is a major factor that has a direct impact on reproductive health. As we go older and older, the egg reserve and sperm production decline drastically. For people over the age of 35, fertility may be low, and the body loses the strength to withstand pregnancy, causing miscarriage. This increases the need for IVF, egg or sperm donation to attain successful pregnancy.
Chances of Pregnancy After Egg Rupture
During ovulation, a fully developed egg is discharged from the ovary and reaches the uterus through the fallopian tube. As the egg ruptures, it becomes viable for about one to two days. When intercourse happens around ovulation, the sperm may survive in the female reproductive system for 5 days.
During this period, if the sperm are present in the fallopian tube, it can successfully fertilise the egg. At this stage, the chances of pregnancy are 20-25% high, especially when both partners are healthy.
After Egg Rupture, How Many Days to Get Pregnant?
After the sperm fuses with the egg, it turns into an embryo, which starts its journey to reach the uterus. It takes up to six days for an embryo to reach the uterus. During the journey to the uterus, it experiences multiple cell divisions, to create a blastocyst, which attaches itself to the uterine lining, resulting in successful implantation.
After 10 to 12 days of implantation, a urine test or blood test is done to confirm pregnancy. After confirming, the first trimester begins.
Signs of Egg Rupture / Ovulation
- Spotting or mild bleeding
- Increased Breast Tenderness and Swelling
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Sensations of Fatigue or Increased Tiredness
- Frequent Urges to Urinate
- Cramps
- Change in Appetite or Food Cravings
- Mood Swings
- Dizziness
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Vaginal Discharge
When to Consult A Doctor?
It is mandatory to consult a fertility doctor if you experience any of the following conditions, when trying for pregnancy,
- Having a blocked or damaged fallopian tube.
- Trying to conceive for more than one year.
- Couples experiencing multiple miscarriages.
- Men with low sperm count or motility.
- Couples aged over 35 and are planning for pregnancy.
- When struggling with a decline in egg reserve.
- Women with endometriosis, PCOS, Thyroid or other fertility issues.
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Genetic Disorders
Conclusion
In summary, not getting pregnant after an egg rupture can lead to menstruation. The chances of getting pregnant after egg rupture are high, however, it is not always successful due to numerous reasons. Most of the time it is due to underlying medical conditions or untimely intercourse.
If failing to achieve pregnancy becomes persistent, consult a doctor to diagnose underlying conditions or for expert advice from doctors or fertility specialists, which can increase the chances of pregnancy.
FAQs
Yes, IVF is one of the widely practised fertility techniques that helps achieve pregnancy, especially when couples have fertility problems. It has higher success rates than other fertility techniques in practice.
Yes, endometriosis is a serious issue that hinders fertility and the fertilization process. It causes scarring and inflammation and affects egg release, leading to infertility.
IVF, ICSI, IUI, and Assisted hatching are some of the commonly used fertility treatments to treat infertility and achieve pregnancy.
