A doctor revealed to a married couple the surprising reason they were unable to get pregnant—they had been having sex the wrong way.For many couples, the journey to conceive can be a long and challenging road, often filled with both hope and frustration. It can take months or even years of trying before hearing the joyful news of a pregnancy.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, infertility is not uncommon, affecting around one in five women between the ages of 15 and 49. It’s a sensitive topic that requires understanding and proper diagnosis.
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Doctors typically diagnose infertility in people under 35 after a year of consistent efforts to conceive naturally, which involves having regular, unprotected intercourse.Fortunately, for those eager to grow their families, there are numerous treatments available. These range from lifestyle changes, such as giving up smoking, to medical interventions like medications that stimulate ovulation. In some cases, surgery can help by addressing issues like blocked fallopian tubes, polyps, or fibroids.
In addition to these options, advanced reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), artificial insemination, and direct ‘sperm injections’ can offer hopeful alternatives for couples facing more complex challenges.
Between 85 and 90 percent of infertility cases can be treated successfully using one or more of these methods, providing many women with the opportunity to conceive.However, one doctor encountered a truly unusual case. A young married couple from Bijie City in China’s Guizhou province, aged 26 and 24, came to her for help after four years of trying to conceive without success, despite claiming to have regular intercourse.
Obstetrician Liu Hongmei noted that both husband and wife were ‘very healthy’ but were dealing with a great deal of stress due to their ongoing struggle with infertility.
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The 24-year-old woman mentioned that she found sex to be ‘unusually painful’ each time they tried. She had endured the discomfort, hoping it would eventually lead to pregnancy.Doctor Liu initially suspected the symptoms might be linked to a gynecological condition. However, during an examination, she was taken aback when she discovered the real issue.
According to a report in China’s Guiyang Evening Post, the examination revealed that the woman was, in fact, still a virgin. Doctor Liu then decided to investigate further and examined the woman’s anus, uncovering the misunderstanding.
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It was at that moment that everything became clear. The couple had been mistakenly engaging in anal sex for their entire four-year marriage, completely unaware of the error.Doctor Liu provided them with sex-education books and clear guidelines on how to conceive properly. These resources proved effective, as the woman joyfully announced a few months later that she was finally pregnant.
To express their gratitude, the couple surprised Doctor Liu with a unique gift—a live chicken and 100 eggs, sent directly to the hospital as a heartfelt thank-you.
