Every normal woman will experience a fertile period during which ovulation occurs each month. When a woman ovulates, it means the egg matures, and is released from the ovary to the fallopian tube.   Sexual relations must take place during this fertile period to ensure that a sperm from your husband can fertilise this egg, resulting in pregnancy.

Counting the Days

To determine the exact fertile period or ovulation date, you must keep a diary keeping track of your monthly menstrual cycle.

Ovulation Day

Mark the first day of your period in red. From the first day of menstruation, count 14 days. Day 14 is the Ovulation Day or Fertile Date. On this day, you must have sexual intercourse.

For example,

1. If you get your period on the 1st of March, then ovulation occurs on the 14th March.
2. If you get your next menstruation on the 28th March (i.e. add 13 days), it implies that your next Fertile Day will be on the 11th April.
3. If the subsequent period comes on the 5th May (i.e. add another 13 days), then your subsequent Fertile Day will be 18th May.

Optimising the Fertile Period

Most woman will ovulate on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. However, to maximise the probability of successful insemination and pregnancy, we suggest that one day before (Day 13) day 14, and one day after (Day 15) are also considered. That means, sexual intercourse must be done for 3 days in a row, on Days 13, 14 and 15.


Important Note

For 7 days before the egg matures and ovulation occurs, homeopathic medication given must be taken in accordance to the instructions. This is because the medication helps to improve the quality and maturity of the egg or ovum.

In addition, it is important to maintain a balanced, nutritious diet to optimise the fertility level of both husband and wife on Ovulation Day.

Sexual Relations on Other Days

Although other days are not termed as the Fertile Days, no one knows Allah's plans. If Allah so wishes that someone will conceive, even sexual relations on a so-called Non-Fertile Day may result in pregnancy. This is because, sometimes not-withstanding the normal cycle mentioned above, an egg or ovum may be spontaneously released from the follicle in the ovary. By the Glory of Allah, if sexual relations happens on that day, a woman may actually conceive! 

Hence, couples wishing for children are advised to perform sexual relations as often as you can. Don't wait merely for Day 14.

Testes form the primary reproductive organs or gonads for the male, and are responsible for the production of sperm. The testes are suspended outside the body cavity by scrotum.

The penis deposits sperm in the female.  It is surrounded by erectile tissue (vascular). Erection is a parasympathetic spinal reflex to tactile and other stimulation enhanced by sympathetic inhibition, resulting from the gorging of erectile tissue with blood.

The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands provide the bulk of the semen, a mixture of secretions, sperm and mucous.  The seminal vesicles produce fructose and prostaglandins; while alkalinity and clotting enzymes are secreted by the prostate gland.  The bulbourethral glands, on the other hand, secretes the lubricants during intercourse.

The epididymis, vas deferens and urethra form the ejaculation route for the exit of sperm.  Sperm are initially stored in the ductus deferens.  During emission phase of ejaculation, sperm are emptied into the urethra by sympathetically induced contractions.  These motor neuron induced contractions of skeletal muscles at the base of penis expel the semen during the expulsion phase of ejaculation.  Ejaculation is a part of orgasm.

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Male Growth and Development

As a male reaches puberty, the testes (testicles) start producing both sperm and testosterone; the male hormone that helps maintain the male sexual characteristics. As sperm are produced, they pass from the testes through the coiled channels of the epididymis, an organ that stores and nourishes them as they mature.

Once sperm are completely mature, they move into the vas deferens. This tubal structure connects the epididymis with the seminal vesicles, the two pouchlike glands that provide storage for the mature sperm. The entire process of sperm formation to maturation takes about 72 days.

When a man ejaculates (or expels the fluid from his penis) during intercourse, sperm from the seminal vesicles combine with a thick fluid from the prostate gland to create semen. This fluid (or ejaculate) is deposited into the woman's vagina.

Once ejaculated, the semen liquefies, and motile sperms will swim towards the fallopian tube to fertilise a waiting ovum, if any.  The probability of successful conception is dependent on various factors such as the quality of the sperm as well as the "environmental conditions" in the vagina.

The Female Reproductive Anatomy consists of

1. Vagina

2. Uterus

3. Ovaries

4. Fallopian tubes

5. Cervix

6. Endometrium

7. Bartholin gland

8. Vulva, labia majora, labia minora and clitoris

9. Hymen

10. Bladder

Female Growth and Development

The vagina connects the vulva to the uterus, serving both as a receptacle for sperm during sexual intercourse and as the passageway for the infant during birth.

The uterus is the muscular organ where a fertilized egg attaches and develops. It is about the size and shape of a pear, and is lined with a rich and nourishing mucous membrane called the endometrium.

From the top of the uterus extend the fallopian tubes, which lead backward and downward to the ovaries. These are the two small sacs that contain the eggs. A woman is born with about 400,000 eggs. Each month during her reproductive years, usually only a single egg, or ovum, matures. The egg matures inside a follicle within an ovary. At mid-cycle, the egg is released from the follicle in a process called ovulation. The egg then enters and travels down one of the fallopian tubes toward the uterus. When the egg reaches the end of the fallopian tube, it is ready for fertilization by the man's sperm.

The breasts are the milk "factory" for breastfeeding the baby.  Within the breasts are tiny glands that produce milk to nourish a new-born baby.

From the onset of puberty, until a woman reaches menopause, she will experience monthly bleeding cycles, called menstruation or period. Menstrual blood results from the shedding of the uterine lining from the previous cycle whenever a released ovum is not fertilised and conception does not occur. It is generally thin with dark red jelly-like clots and flows between 2 to 6 days per menstrual cycle.

Overview of a "Normal" Menstrual Cycle

Menstruation

Day 1 of your cycle is the first full day of menstrual bleeding. The uterine lining built up in the previous cycle is cleared away, and the hormone levels from the previous cycle take a sharp decline, causing the physical and emotional symptoms commonly associated with menstruation.

Pre-Ovulation
The pituitary gland releases a hormone called FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), which stimulates an ovarian follicle to grow and an egg to mature. The pituitary gland also releases LH (Luteinizing Hormone) which stimulates the follicle to manufacture and secrete estrogen. Estrogen causes the uterine lining to grow.

Ovulation
The pituitary gland releases a heavy surge of LH. 24 to 36 hours after the surge, the follicle will rupture, releasing the matured egg to the fallopian tube. The remainder of the ruptured follicle (called the corpus luteum) recedes back to the ovary and begins to secrete progesterone. Progesterone causes an increase in blood vessels to the uterine lining, inhibits other eggs from developing, and causes the Basal Body Temperature (BBT) to rise about half a degree.

Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is the period of time (usually 11-14 days) following ovulation. The egg can be fertilized within 24 hours of release, while it is still in the fallopian tubes. If the egg is fertilized, the pituitary gland produces hCG which causes the increased production of progesterone. The progesterone in turn causes the BBT to remain high throughout the luteal phase and after the 14th day. High progesterone levels are also responsible for "morning sickness" and other symptoms of pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized within 24 hours, the corpus luteum regresses and slows its progesterone production. After around 11-14 days, there is no longer enough progesterone to supply the uterine lining with blood, and so menstruation begins anew.

Menopause

Menopause is defined as the end of menstruation.  Medically this is confirmed by not having a period for 12 months, in a row, due to a depletion of ovarian follicles (eggs).  Menstruation may occur from the ages of 45 to 55 years - on average at about age 51 - but it can occur as early as in a woman's 30s and as late as in her 60s. Menopause is not a disease, but a natural event - the end of fertility - resulting from the ovaries slowing down production of two sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone.

Changes in the hormone levels, however, may give rise to symptoms that affect a woman psychologically and physiologically.  Amongst others, these may include:

1. Mood changes, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating,

2. Depression,

3. Hot flushes, excessive sweating,

4. Dryness of the vagina, discomfort with intercourse,

5. Lowered sex drive,

6. Incontinence (involuntary leaking of urine),

7. Osteoporosis (thinning of bones), etc.

The following are the findings from research from the aspects of homeopathy, acupuncture and complementary medicine, done by the Infertility Clinic, faculty of Homeopathy Medicine, Malaysia in Kelantan, headed by Prof Dr Sir Nik Omar bin Haji Nik Daud.

Fertility Trends

A report by the World Health Organisation, WHO, which had carried out studies in the African countries, had quoted alarming numbers, indicating that as high as 40% of married couples in countries such as Sudan and Cameroon are facing infertility.  Another study in India, done in 1971, indicated that between 6 to 12% of married couples are classified as infertile.

In another research, the sperm levels in males of the 21st century have fallen by 40% compared to those before World War 2.  If this trend continues, there is a possibility that 100 to 200 years from now, man will be facing a new crisis, that is the depletion of human sperm.

Infertility Factors

There are four main categories of factors that cause infertility:

1. Female Factors

2. Male Factors

3. Combined Male and Female Factors

4. Unknown Factors

Female Factors

Amongst the many female factors, one of the following may cause infertility:

1. Irregular menstrual cycle

2. Amenorrhea (no menstruation)

3. Endometriosis

4. Vaginal Infection such as severe vaginitis

5. Growth in the uterus: fibroids, polyps, etcl

6. Loss of libido

7. Chronic ailments

8. Over-emotional

9. No ovulation

10. Effects of Drugs

11. Long term effects of taking birth control pills or strong herbal mixtures (jamu)

12. Blocked fallopian tubes (tubal obstruction)

13. Problems in hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis

14. Ovarian failure such as ovarian dysgenesis

15. Polycystic ovarian disease

16. Pelvic infections

17. Psychosomatic causes

18. Congenital defects

19. Effects from previous miscarriages

20. Effects from frequent D & C

21. Effects from operation at the uterus

22. Acidic cervical fluid

23. Cervical obstruction (rare)

24. Vigunismus (tight fourchette)

25. Chromosomal deficiencies in the foetus

26. Effects from STD such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, etc.

Male Factors

Amongst the many male factors, one of the following may cause infertility:

1. Impotence

2. Weak penis

3. No penetration

4. Premature ejaculation

5. Loss of libido

6. No sperm in semen (azoospermia)

7. Low sperm count

8. High abnormal sperm count

9. Low motility

10. High percentage of dead sperm

11. Chronic ailments such as diabetes, tuberculosis, AIDs, etc.

12. Effects from STD such as such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, etc.
    Old age

13. Varicocele that results in oligospermia

14. Testicular failure due to bacterial or viral infections

15. Endocrinal problems such as adrenogenital

16. Cryptorchidism, non descension of the testes

17. Hydrocele due to parasitic infection

18. Serious childhood mumps
    Trauma from operations on the testes

19. Genetical defects

20. Alcohol consumption, drug-taking, smoking, stress, etc.

Combined Male and Female Factors

Sometimes infertility is the result of factors coming from both the husband and wife.  Among others:

1. Lack of knowledge about proper intercourse techniques

2. Negative attitude towards sexual intercourse

3. Insemination done at the wrong times, not within the Fertile Period

4. Incompatibility in the immune system, resulting in the agglutination of the semen

5. Poor health in both husband and wife

6. Psychogenic factors such that husband cannot perform sexual intercourse with the wife, but is able to do so with other women (or vice versa, for the wife)

Unknown Factors

In about 20% of married couples, who have been married for more than two years, and have not managed to conceive, tests show that both the husband and wife as normal.  For such cases, only Allah knows the reason why they have been bestowed with children.  They may, however, try the HTI P2000® treatment, Insya Allah, they may succeed in getting their much-awaited offspring.

Oftentimes, a couple cannot achieve pregnancy due to reasons that cannot be determined medically. It is not an easy task to determine the fertility level of an individual, as fertility changes from day to day, month to month and year to year.  These changes result from many factors ranging from the physical to the physiological state faced by an individual.  On the other hand, there have been situations whereby it seems to be scientifically and medically impossible for pregnancy to happen, BUT, pregnancy is achieved!  Women have been known to conceive during menstruation, while taking birth control pills, or despite being diagnosed as infertile by medical experts.  A woman is also not able to know exactly when ovulation occurs.  Medical experts can only give an estimate of the ovulation date based on the normal cycles experienced by most women.

After being married for several years, a couple would be hopeful that they are expecting a baby whenever the monthly menstrual period is late by one or two weeks.  The hope would turn to disappointment when urine test shows otherwise.  The couple may turn to modern techniques to overcome this such as IUI, In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) or by taking fertility pills such as Clomiphene Citrate, Premarin, Bromcryptine, and Prolactin.  Despite all these, if the couple still fails to achieve conception, they will be experiencing continual upheaval and turmoil in cycles of hope and disappointment.

HTI-P2000® Treatment

With the HTI-2000® Treatment by Prof Dr Nik Omar, couples need no longer lose hope.  After years of research, this technique offers a well-proven method to overcome infertility problems in married couples.  By following the technique and advise from Prof Dr Nik Omar and friends, such couples, may finally succeed to getting their own offsprings, Insya Allah.

In a month, there are four possible days whereby the woman is fertile, and is ovulating.  Hence, to achieve conception, insemination (i.e. sexual intercourse) must take place within these four "Fertile Days".  At the same time, you will be given homeopathic herbal remedies to enhance the fertility of the egg or ovum.  Observing this fertile period will dramatically increase the probability of conception in a couple.

Prof Nik Omar's Research

Prof Dr Sir Nik Omar has spent a substantial amount of time with volunteer couples to research when spontaneous secondary level ovulation occurs.  He has discovered that conception time is the most vital factor to enhance fertility.  The HTI-P2000® Technique aims to determine when the Fertile Days exactly occur.  Through this technique, a woman can achieve pregnancy without the need for fertility drugs, antibiotics, conventional treatment, or expensive herbal drugs that may produce dangerous side effects.  All a woman needs, is to take a homeopathic remedy, guaranteed to have no side effects, that will control the exact timing of her Fertile Days.  This, in turn, will facilitate insemination at the correct time, and hence, increase the probability of conception.

Balanced and Nutritious Diet

It is essential to maintain proper eating habits to succeed when using the HTI P2000® technique.  A couple must ensure that the food they eat is balanced and nutritious.  Obesity is one of the factors that may prevent conception.  Hence, the couple must take steps to reduce weight while undergoing the HTI 2000® therapy.

Some the nutritious food a couple can take whilst undergoing treatment are:

1. Half-boiled egg

2. Nuts, such a green peas, soya bean, etc

3. Almonds, dates

4. Honey

5. Goat's milk

Other Medications

It is best that you stop taking other medications while undergoing the HTI P2000® treatment, as homeopathic medication is very sensitive to other medications.  Medications such as antibiotics, herbs and roots, paracetamol, etc, will kill the effects of homeopathic medication.  This is because homeopathic medication is made of natural gentle ingredients such as Chamomile, Lily, Sunflower, Rus Toxindron, Calendula, Marigold, etc.

If, however, you really need to take some medication regularly, inform us.  We will be able to alternate the times to take the homeopathic and the allopathic medications.

Healthy Lifestyle

Avoid doing things in a hectic manner in your daily activities.  Be more rational, patient and calm.  Avoid creating a stressful and tense working environment.  The wife must avoid working the whole day in the office, and whole night managing the housework.  Set aside time to rest and relax physically and mentally.  The husband must also be rational, and not spend all his time working such that he goes home tired, and does not have any desire to have sexual relations with his wife.

If you stay with your family, it's possible that the stress in family relations may reduce a couple's sexual desire.  Find time away from the family to rest and relax, such as by taking short holidays within or outside the country, to achieve mental calm and peace.  Going on vacation may return the nostalgia and romance in your relationship with your wife, as though you are going for your honeymoon, and may produce the desired results.  Remember to plan your vacation to fall within the Fertile Days.


Doa to Allah

Always doa that Allah will grant us with hidayah and bestow upon us good offsprings.  Never lose hope.  If you can get hold of Zam Zam water from friends or relatives who have just returned from Makkah, drink while you doa for offspring from Allah.