What is considered actively trying to conceive?

What this means is that a women having regular, unprotected intercourse is effectively “trying to conceive” whether it's intentional or not. If a couple has been having unprotected intercourse for a year or more – based on the female's age- and pregnancy does not occur, they have infertility by definition.
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What is the average time trying to conceive?

aged 19 to 26 – 92% will conceive after 1 year and 98% after 2 years. aged 35 to 39 – 82% will conceive after 1 year and 90% after 2 years.
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Do you have to be actively ovulating to get pregnant?

A whole lot. Whether or not you're ovulating determines how easy (or difficult) it is to conceive. In short, if there isn't an egg to fertilize, conception will not occur.
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What not to do while trying to conceive?

If you want to get pregnant, make sure you DON'T do any of these:
  1. Lose or Gain a Lot of Weight. ...
  2. Overdo the Exercise. ...
  3. Put Off Starting a Family Too Long. ...
  4. Wait Until You Miss Your Period to Stop Drinking. ...
  5. Smoke. ...
  6. Double Up on Your Vitamins. ...
  7. Amp Up on Energy Drinks or Espresso Shots. ...
  8. Skimp on Sex.
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Why am I not getting pregnant even though I am ovulating?

You may have ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, or an underlying medical problem. Or you simply haven't tried long enough. While infertility can have symptoms like irregular periods or severe menstrual cramps, most causes of infertility are silent.
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Is it best to conceive in the morning or at night?

Sperm generally fertilizes an egg within 72 hours of sex, taking advantage of a broad ovulation window. But when that window is shorter than 72 hours, trying to conceive in the morning has the chance of catching the tail end of a window that might otherwise close before bedtime.
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Why does it take 3 months to get pregnant?

One possible problem is that ovulation may not occur every month. If you've recently stopped taking hormonal contraception, ovulation may be delayed or irregular for a short time. If you've been using a contraceptive injection, ovulation may be delayed or irregular for up to a year.
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What are the signs of good fertility?

7 Signs It May Be Easy For You To Get Pregnant
  • You Have A Very Regular Cycle. ...
  • You Feel Well In General. ...
  • You've Never Had A Pelvic Infection. ...
  • You Have Other Signs Of Regular Ovulation. ...
  • You Don't Smoke Cigarettes. ...
  • Your Periods Aren't Extremely Heavy. ...
  • Your Periods Aren't Extremely Painful.
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Should you go to the toilet after trying to conceive?

Don't hop up and run to the bathroom right after you make love. Lying down for at least five minutes after intercourse increases the odds that the sperm will be able to keep their date with the awaiting egg and that you'll win at baby roulette.
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How can I make my implantation successful?

These 4 tips can improve the chances of success.
  1. Manage your stress. IVF can be stressful for spouses and families. ...
  2. Follow medication instructions closely. For successful implantation, the uterus must be the right thickness to receive the embryo. ...
  3. Maintain a healthy diet. ...
  4. Take it easy after implantation.
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Do you only ovulate for one day?

While ovulation itself only lasts for 12 to 24 hours, you're most likely to get pregnant in the days before and after ovulation, a window of around six days. Read on to learn more about what exactly happens during this phase of the menstrual cycle, as well as reasons why ovulation can be delayed.
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Can you get pregnant 2 days after ovulation?

Sperm can live up to 5 days inside your body, so if you have sex up to 5 days before your egg is released, you can get pregnant. After ovulation, though, your egg can only live for 12 to 24 hours.
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Do and don'ts after ovulation?

At a minimum, have sex every other day during the fertile period (the week to 10 days after ovulation). It takes one to two days for sperm to regenerate, and you don't want it to be older than four to five days.
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How likely is it to get pregnant on the first try?

According to infertility research, the likelihood of getting pregnant in the first month is around 30% . For people without fertility issues, the approximate chances of conception are: 75% after 6 months. 90% after a year.
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How many cycles did it take to get pregnant?

Of all couples trying to conceive: 30 percent get pregnant within the first cycle (about one month). 60 percent get pregnant within three cycles (about three months). 80 percent get pregnant within six cycles (about six months).
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Why does sperm leak out after?

"It's here, in the fallopian tubes, that the sperm and egg meet," says Dr. Hakakha. The bottom line is that it's perfectly normal if some amount of sperm leaks out after sex. And you don't need to worry about trying to "keep" it inside either.
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How long should I lay down after insemination?

Fascinating research has previously shown that after intrauterine insemination, sperm reach the ends of the tubes within 3 to 10 minutes. So many clinics have adopted the practice of keeping patients lying still for 10 minutes after IUI.
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What makes someone more fertile?

Being medically well, following a good diet and lifestyle are prerequisites for fertility. Considered to be the basic checks, if you have managed to maintain good health, follow up on treatments and medications, do ample exercise and practice consistent care and hygiene, you are fertile.
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How do you know if you already ovulated?

your cervical mucus – you may notice wetter, clearer and more slippery mucus around the time of ovulation. your body temperature – there's a small rise in body temperature after ovulation takes place, which you may be able to detect with a thermometer.
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How many hours does ovulation last?

Ovulation occurs once a month and lasts for about 24 hours. The egg will die if it's not fertilized within 12 to 24 hours. With this information, you can start tracking your fertile days and improve your chances of conceiving.
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Why am I not getting pregnant if everything is normal?

Missing the fertile period could be a reason for not getting pregnant when everything is normal. The chances of getting pregnant are the highest during ovulation. Dr Priti further explains to the couple, “Ovulation is the time when your mature egg is released to the fallopian tubes for possible fertilization.
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Why do some couples take longer to conceive?

There are some relatively controllable factors that may be slowing down a couple's ability to conceive. For women, they include being too overweight or underweight, eating disorders, excessive exercise, smoking and drinking.
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Why is getting pregnant so difficult?

Having trouble getting pregnant can be caused by many things including problems with ovulation, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, PCOS, premature menopause, fibroids, thyroid problems and a condition called Turner syndrome. Depending on the cause there are a number of treatment options.
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What time of day is sperm count highest?

For healthy semen samples collected between 5:00am and 7:30am were found to exhibit a statistically higher sperm concentration, total sperm count and a higher percentage of normally shaped sperm, compared to samples produced later in the day.
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What to eat after ovulation to increase chances of pregnancy?

Here are some of the best foods to add to your plate when you're hoping to conceive:
  • Spinach. Aim for four to five servings of vegetables a day. ...
  • Oranges. Oranges are also packed with vitamin C, calcium and potassium. ...
  • Milk. Dairy products contain protein, potassium and calcium. ...
  • Fortified cereals. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Salmon.
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