How Long Will It Take Me to Get Pregnant?

The burning question on the mind of anyone trying to get pregnant is, how long will it take me? Unfortunately, there is no standard answer to this question. Even if both man and woman are healthy and ready to start a family, it still takes a normal, healthy couple up to a year to conceive.

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A woman’s body and reproductive system undergo various changes during her cycle. These physical, emotional and psychological changes are related to the hormonal fluctuations caused by the menstrual process. Each month, the chances for pregnancy for a normal, fertile couple range from 15% to 25%. Aside from the overall wellness of a couple, there are other factors which can determine how long it takes to conceive. Some or all of them may come into play during your attempts to conceive.

These factors are:

• Age. For medical as well as practical reasons, it is recommended that couples who want to start families do so before age 35. After the age of 35, conception becomes increasingly difficult and chances of birth defects rise (see Trying to Get Pregnant After 35).
• Past and present medical treatments or conditions. When initially consulting a doctor about getting pregnant, remember to discuss with him or her all past and current medical conditions, treatments, or medications you or your partner have had or taken. They can interfere with conception, as well as affecting your baby.
• General physical health. Not only do healthier couples have more active and pleasurable sex lives, their chances of pregnancy also tend to be higher than average. Exercise, practice yoga, or simply take brisk walks together to be in better shape as well as better prepared for the task of parenting. Pregnancy and parenting demands a lot of stamina from both parties.
• Reproductive health. If you or your partner have a venereal disease, or STD, it is recommended that you treat it as much as possible before attempting a pregnancy. Not only can STD’s hamper the chances of pregnancy, it can also negatively impact the child.
• Frequency of intercourse. For best results, understand how your body works and work around it. Obviously, the best time to try to conceive is during ovulation. Time intercourse to coincide with this time period (see Signs of Ovulation) and increase frequency.
• Lifestyle. Besides their other harmful side effects, smoking and drinking can negatively impact your fertility. Couples who smoke, drink or use drugs tend to be more prone to infertility than those who do not.
• Stress. Trying to get pregnant can be stressful in and of itself. When added to other home or work-related stresses, it can prolong the time it takes to get pregnant. Manage stress positively. Try to relax and enjoy trying to conceive.

If you are 35 or younger and have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for a year, you should consult your doctor. He or she will work on a timetable based on the specific needs of you and your partner to help you get pregnant. While not becoming pregnant within a year doesn’t necessarily mean there is something wrong, it can’t hurt to consult your doctor anyway.

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