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Will it Be a Boy or a Girl? Predicting and Influencing Gender

Can Timing of Intercourse Influence Gender Outcome?

At conception, gender is determined by chromosome characteristics - and it will be the male (or rather the male's sperm) that dictates whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

Prior to conception, the unfertilized egg carries an X chromosome while the sperm can carry either an X or a Y chromosome. The gender of the baby comes down to one simple event:

If the sperm carrying an X chromosome fertilizes the egg, a girl will be conceived. If the sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg, a boy will be conceived.

Timing Intercourse

Studies indicate that the sperm with the X chromosome - or female chromosome - have a longer life span than the male sperm (with the Y chromosome).

Yet the male sperm appear to have a higher motility. Sperm motility is measured in two ways: percentage of sperm exhibiting movement, and the quality - or dynamics - of this movement, which is called the forward progression. Poor motility means the sperm have a difficult time swimming toward the egg. FertilAid for Men is a non-prescription male fertility supplement that has been shown to improve sperm motility.

Hence, "female sperm" exhibit less motility - yet have a longer life span. The "male sperm" exhibit increased motility, but have a shorter life span than the X chromosome sperm.

It is believed that if intercourse takes place closer to ovulation, then the probability is greater that the child will be male, due to the high motility (forward progression) and the decreased life span of the sperm.

The sperm with the X chromosome - or female chromosome - have a longer life span than the male sperm, but exhibit decreased motility. Therefore, intercourse that takes place earlier may provide increased probability of a girl.

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i still can't get a reply to my question.

Anonymous - Apr 14, 2010
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The first day of my last period was March 28 2010. I had sex April 12&13, is there a chance I can be pregnant?

Anonymous - Apr 13, 2010
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my last menstural period was on 3/24/2010, when should i have sex to become pregnant?

Anonymous - Apr 13, 2010
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My first day of my lmp was 14 th march 2010, pls tell me if i had conceived or not, as today is 13th april, 2010. and we need a baby girl with my husband.

Anonymous - Apr 12, 2010
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I have a little girl now I want a little boy. My lmp was on April 6th.When would be the best time to conceive a baby boy?

Anonymous - Apr 10, 2010
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hey my lmp was 01-31-2010 when did i conceive, and whats the possibility of having or girl or boy? your answer is greatly appreciated.

chanknow - Mar 29, 2010
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Hello, I have two girls now and would like to have a baby boy. The first day of my LMP was 12/03/2010. Please tell me the best time to conceive a male child. Thank you.

Anonymous - Mar 26, 2010
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I am 34yrs my wife is32yrs and we have two boys age 4&2 and now want agirl.

mark k amoaful - Mar 10, 2010
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I am 41yrs lady and have one girl child. Like to conceive a baby boy. What are the chances of conceiving a boy if we meet near to ovulation as per your conception programme.
What are the foods which increase the sperm motility?
Last month we met near to our ovulation days but did not conceive. Advise.

Anonymous - Mar 08, 2010
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I had my first menstration on the 25th of feburary 2010 when is the best days to try for a baby

asembo - Mar 03, 2010
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