Just over a third of healthy couples will conceive in the first month of trying1.
Conception is most likely to occur in the first month of trying (about a 30% conception rate). The chance then falls steadily to about 5% by the end of the first year. Cumulative conception rates are around 75% after six months, 90% after a year, and 95% at two years.
Fertility. Most couples will get pregnant within a year if they have regular sex and don't use contraception. But women become less fertile as they get older. The effect of age on men's fertility is less clear.
Many couples assume they'll get pregnant quickly. Although over a third of healthy couples will get pregnant in the first month of trying1, it's also perfectly natural for it to take up to a year for a couple under 35 and in good health to conceive.
30% of couples trying to conceive did so in the first month. 75% of couples conceived within 6 months. 90% of couples conceived within 1 year. 95% of couples conceived within 2 years.
45% of young couples (under 35) will conceive after three cycles of unprotected sex. 65% of couples conceive after six cycles of unprotected sex. 85% of couples will conceive within the first year of regular unprotected sex.
It Takes Time
About 80 percent of couples get pregnant after six months of trying; roughly 90 percent of couples will conceive after a full year of trying. There is no set-in-stone timeline for getting pregnant.
Many women become pregnant from having sex just one time without birth control.
Some common reasons include stress, not timing baby-making sex with ovulation, residual effects of hormonal birth control, and certain health conditions. As much as we may try, pregnancy really can't really be planned—but you can increase your chances by being aware of common pitfalls.
From 12% to 15% of couples have trouble getting pregnant. “The majority of people will become pregnant within the first 12 months of trying to conceive with regular unprotected intercourse,” says Cross.
A woman's peak reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s. By age 30, fertility (the ability to get pregnant) starts to decline. This decline happens faster once you reach your mid-30s. By 45, fertility has declined so much that getting pregnant naturally is unlikely.
Your most fertile day, and the day you are most likely to ovulate on, is the last day of egg-white cervical mucus. You can also track your ovulation hormone using at-home ovulation tests (sometimes called an ovulation predictor kit, or OPK).
Having a micropenis doesn't necessarily make you infertile, but it can make conception more challenging. Some research has linked penis lengths less than 2 inches to lower conception rates. 8 If a person has a pituitary disorder that causes micropenis, low testosterone levels may also cause low sperm count.
However, there are many possible reasons why you aren't conceiving, including ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, underlying medical problems, or simply not trying enough.
Because fertility declines with age, it's possible – and even expected – for women who had no trouble getting pregnant with their first child to struggle to conceive the second time around when they are older and less fertile.
The chances of pregnancy are lowest during a person's period and on the days on either side of the period. However, they may still become pregnant if they have ovulated early or late in their cycle, as sperm can survive in the body for several days.
A trained expert checks your sperm count, their shape, movement, and other characteristics. In general, if you have a higher number of normal-shaped sperm, it means you have higher fertility. But there are plenty of exceptions to this. A lot of guys with low sperm counts or abnormal semen are still fertile.
It takes just one sperm to fertilize a woman's egg. Keep in mind, though, for each sperm that reaches the egg, there are millions that don't. On average, each time men ejaculate they release nearly 100 million sperm.
Water signs like Scorpios are considered the most naturally fertile of the zodiac, and it proves true for the passionate scorpion in 2023.
Super fertility has been classified as a monthly fecundity (the ability to get pregnant) rate of 60% or greater. A regular menstrual cycle and high antral follicle count are signs of high fertility. Perimenopause, fibroids, and endometriosis can make conceiving and sustaining pregnancy more difficult.
A gap of 3 years or more greatly reduces the chances of sibling rivalry. By this time the older child is secure in him or herself and quite independent. In addition, the mother's body is fully recovered from the challenges of pregnancy and birth of the first child.
If you're older than 35 and hoping to get pregnant, you're in good company. Many families are delaying pregnancy well into their 30s and beyond — and delivering healthy babies. Taking special care can help give your baby the best start.
Have sex regularly. The highest pregnancy rates occur in couples who have sex every day or every other day. Have sex near the time of ovulation. If having sex every day isn't possible — or enjoyable — have sex every 2 to 3 days a week starting soon after the end of your period.