7 Day Break from BD am I Out this Month?

[KatherineA]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone on here could help me. I have been ttc since June 2011 (one m/c) earlier this year.

Me and my DH try to ensure we do everything right each month and to the best of our knowledge, we do including BD every other day (except when I have AF). However I have come accross some research on the internet that states if a couple who are ttc abstain from BD for a period of more than 7 days at any time in the cycle the sperm will be less healthy and may cause infertility

My DH and I last BD on 13.12. I had AF on 15.12. It is not possible for us to BD again until 21.12 due to shift patterns. I am due for O on 27.12. Therefore in this cycle we have an 8 day break. Will this diminish our chances this month?

Any advice will be gratefully received

 

[ickle pand]

I realise this is a bit late but if your DH "takes care of himself" in that time, the sperm will still be nice and fresh. Unless he has a problem though, waiting 8 days as a one off isn't going to make a huge difference. You don't need to bd every other day for the whole month (unless you want to that is), just throughout your fertile period which is about a week long.