How To Shorten Refractory Period

“Refractory periods are those times when you can’t get pregnant for months after unprotected sex. It’s not the end of things; it’s just a long time without getting pregnant. Some women go through refractory periods in their twenties or thirties while others may have them into their fifties. The length of a woman’s refractory period varies depending on her age, health habits, lifestyle, and so on. A doctor will be able to tell how long your refractory period is based on your medical history. But there are some ways to reduce its duration.
Staying Active
Stay active. Regular exercise keeps our bodies fit and helps control weight. It also improves circulation, which means more blood flowing around the body and less buildup of plaque in arteries. Exercise is also good for relieving stress, and it increases production of hormones that help regulate ovulation. So stay active by doing aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, hiking, bicycling, dancing, and resistance training (weight lifting). Resistance training builds muscle mass, which in turn makes heart work harder and thus make blood vessels widen further. This process results in increased blood flow throughout the body. If you want to know more about this subject, visit my blog.
Eating Healthy Diet
Eat a healthy diet. Eating right and exercising regularly can decrease the time between sexual encounters during which conception does not occur. It’s important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, low-fat dairy products, and calcium-rich food. Fruits and veggies contain phytonutrients, antioxidants that protect sperm cells from damage. Phytonutrients also improve fertility. Whole grains lower bad cholesterol levels and therefore prevent clots from forming in the arteries which block blood supply to the reproductive organs. Lean protein supplies amino acids essential for sperm production. Low-fat dairy products supply calcium needed for proper functioning of nerve endings and muscles. Calcium is also necessary for bone development. And last but not least, eating calcium-rich food prevents osteoporosis.
Folic acid supplements may also shorten the refractory period if taken before trying to conceive. Folic acid plays an important role in cell division and growth, and deficiency of folate (vitamin B9) has been linked to chromosomal defects in developing embryos. Women who take multivitamins containing 400 micrograms of folic acid daily for three months prior to trying to become pregnant may experience shorter refractory periods.
Water intake should also be increased. Water flushes out waste materials from the system, including toxins produced by fat metabolism. Water also dilates capillaries, allowing blood to move faster and oxygenated blood to reach all parts of the body. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, constipation, and even miscarriage. Drinking eight glasses per day of water alone would cut the refractory period in half.
Lifestyle Changes
Some people believe that changing your habits can do wonders to your life. I agree with these folks. Here are two examples – smoking cessation and caffeine restriction. Smoking causes constriction of the arteries, decreasing blood flow to the uterus. Nicotine constricts small blood vessels throughout the body making blood thicker and increasing chances of clot formation. Caffeine, on the other hand, constricts smaller blood vessels in kidneys causing fluid build up in the urine stream and reducing amount of available blood for reproduction. Both nicotine and caffeine affect the heart negatively and cause high blood pressure.
Smoking cessation reduces the risk of pregnancy complications from preeclampsia (high blood pressure), placental abruption (rupture of placenta), fetal distress, premature delivery, and birth defects. Cessation also decreases the chance of sudden death in fetus due to maternal cigarette use. Caffeine restriction lowers the risk of congenital malformations caused by exposure to caffeine in utero.
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Taking Medications
Medication therapy is one option used to induce ovulation in women suffering from amenorrhea (absence of menstrual cycle) or infertility. In addition, prescription drugs for treating various diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, migraines, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, and certain types of cancers, can prolong the refractory period. Drugs commonly used to treat conditions associated with infertility include danazol, gestrinone, nafarelin, leuprolide acetate, medroxyprogesterone acetate, buserelin acetate, ganirelix, and cetrorelix. These medications stimulate hormone release, usually within 24 hours. Once released into bloodstream, they act directly on follicles in order to trigger ovulation.
For most patients, this treatment works well. However, side effects vary according to type of drug, dosage, and patient characteristics. For example, Danazol can produce acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and weight gain. Other common side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, hot flashes, mood changes, headache, and bloating. Allergic reactions can also develop. Patients taking Danazol must avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice because both contain inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4, an enzyme responsible for metabolizing many drugs.
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Surgical Procedures
There are surgical procedures designed to remove uterine tissue or scarring. One method involves removal of fibrous tissues surrounding fallopian tubes. Another procedure consists of removing polyps found in the cervix. These methods have been shown to relieve pain and promote ovulation.
In conclusion, refractory periods are natural phenomenon that occurs every month. They serve a protective function to preserve genetic integrity of human species. Many factors play a part in determining the length of this period. Your best bet to shortening the period is to adopt a healthier lifestyle, change your dietary patterns, and follow doctors’ recommendations.”