No one can say exactly how long it will take to get pregnant . However most couple get pregnant months after 3 months of starting to try. It may take longer depending the following :
- age
- life style habits such as smoking
- medical conditions that may impair fertility
Of all couples trying to get pregnant :
- 30 percent get pregnant within the first cycle (about one months)
- 60 percent get pregnant within three cycles (about three months).
- 80 percent get pregnant within six cycles (about six months).
- 85 percent get pregnant within 12 cycles (about one year).
- 91 percent get pregnant within 36 cycles (about three years).
- 93 to 95 percent get pregnant within 48 cycles (about four years).
If you try a year without success , it is a good idea to see a fertility specialist just to check if there is any underlying fertility problem. If you’re older than 35 years, you may want to see a fertility specialist if you tried for 6 months without conceiving .
About 80 to 90% of couples conceive naturally. 10 % are eventually diagnosed with infertility. However most couple eventually get pregnant after getting help with infertility. The rest consider other options like sperm donation, surrogacy or adoption.
How can i get pregnant fast ?
There are a few steps to help you get pregnant fast
- time ovulation and have sex 2 days before you ovulate or on the day of ovulation
- go for a preconception checkup
- eat healthy
- manage your weight
- give up bad lifestyle habits like the following
- smoking
- drinking excessive alcohol
- consumption of high amounts of caffeine
- illicit drugs
How pregnancy happens. Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/sex/how-pregnancy-happens. Accessed April 27, 2017