{"id":8923,"date":"2016-05-20T09:38:34","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T09:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pamap.accessfertility.com\/ie\/2016\/05\/20\/how-long-should-i-keep-trying-for-a-baby\/"},"modified":"2016-05-20T09:38:34","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T09:38:34","slug":"how-long-should-i-keep-trying-for-a-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accessfertility.com\/ie\/how-long-should-i-keep-trying-for-a-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should I Keep Trying For A Baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people trying to conceive is the most frustrating period of their fertility journey. Well-meaning friends and family will offer words of encouragement and advice such as \u2018this is the fun part\u2019 or \u2018just relax\u2019. Little do they know one in six couples now face problems trying to conceive. For these couples it can be really confusing to know how long is too long and when they should seek a medical opinion, or second opinion, if they have concerns about their fertility.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve asked a top US fertility doctor, Ricardo A. Yazigi of Shady Grove Fertility, some of your questions about trying to conceive.<\/p>\n

How long does it take the average fertile couple to conceive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The basic advice is that out of 100 fertile couples, about 50% will have conceived after six to seven months of regular sexual activity. The remainder will conceive within one year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

But what does the guideline mean for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This guideline is based on two things:<\/p>\n

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  1. The couple being 35 and under<\/li>\n
  2. The woman having regular periods<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Age has a large impact on fertility, particularly in women as it affects the quality of their eggs. As a result, the year guideline for fertile couples drops as people age.<\/p>\n

    What does trying to conceive really mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Often couples will make a conscious decision that they want to start a family and decide that is the day they started to try and conceive. The reality is a woman having regular unprotected intercourse is effectively \u2018trying to conceive\u2019 whether she realises it or not. It is important to understand that the definition of trying to conceive does not mention frequency or timing of intercourse it simply means having unprotected intercourse.<\/p>\n

    I am trying to conceive naturally, what do I need to know?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Understanding the basics of ovulation and conception are key to knowing when you are most likely to get pregnant.<\/p>\n