If you're trying to get pregnant should you wait before using the restroom after having sex?

Question

I'm so confused Ruben trying to get pregnant for a year and we can unsuccessful.  Friends are telling me what I'm doing wrong is using the restroom or paying right after having sex because you should wait anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes?  I'm curious is there any truth to this?

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The sperm does its job within seconds of ejaculation. Some women lay for 15 min with their pelvis elevated. 
I lay there for a little bit but then I go pee. I heard that it helps flush out any bacteria that may have been pushed into your urethra and helps prevent  UTIs.

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I always go to the bathroom right after and have a son and am now 4 weeks with my second...you should try the egg meet sperm plan!

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They say u don't have have to stay laying u can get up right away. I am 8 weeks preggers and it only took us a month ttc I put my legs in the air for 5- 10min after sex BC I figures it can hurt so it could just be coincidence but its not gonna lessen ur chances so why not

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When they do an insemination they have u lay for 15 min. I did the same t home after inter course. I would think if they want u to lay after introducing them directly into the cervix then it wouldn't hurt to do it at home :) good luck

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The laying flat or with your hips elevated is an old wives tale. There is no scientific backing for that trick. Any speed left in your vagina that long will not make it. The vagina is a very toxic place for sperm. Once the sperm are in the uterus, you can't help them along their journey. It is the cilia inside that help them along, not gravity.

If you're trying to get pregnant should you wait before using the restroom after having sex?

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