How Long Does it Take to Get Pregnant?

While some women get pregnant faster than others, it’s not uncommon for it to take longer than expected. This is especially true if you or your partner are dealing with known or unknown fertility issues.

If you’re a healthy woman between age 25 and 35 you have about a 20 percent chance of getting pregnant each cycle with regular unprotected sex. For women over 35, the probability of conceiving goes down steadily. For example, 40-year-old women have about an eight percent chance of getting pregnant each month, while 42-year-old women have about a two-to-four percent chance.

What is the average time it takes to get pregnant?

So, how long does it take to get pregnant? It really depends on a lot of factors, but here are some average statistics: Approximately 25 percent of women under the age of 35 (with no known fertility problems) will conceive within three months of regular intercourse. Fifty percent will get pregnant within six months, and 85 percent within 12 months.

If you are a woman under age 35 and have been trying to conceive for at least 12 consecutive months (or have irregular cycles), we recommend seeking treatment as soon as possible (six consecutive months for women over age 35).

How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?

Here are some things you can do to tip the odds in your favor:

  • Maintain a Healthy Weight
    Carrying too much or too little weight can have an adverse effect on your hormones, which are responsible for ovulation.
  • Eat Well and Exercise
    Regular exercise and a healthy diet will increase your chances of conceiving.
  • Practice Clean Living
    Now is the perfect time to stop drinking and smoking. Not only will it be good for your overall health, but your fertility as well.
  • Fertility Evaluation & Diagnosis
    There are many factors that can affect male and female fertility. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify your condition and set you on a new path to achieve the family you so desire.

The reproductive endocrinologists at Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility are highly skilled and specialized in treating both male and female factor infertility. Contact us for skilled fertility evaluation & diagnosis in Columbus, Akron, Canton & Youngstown, Ohio.

No items found.

What Our Patients Say About Us

RGI made our dreams come true! And Samantha’s gift of hope….there really aren’t words to express how they changed our lives. We won their grant in 2019 and it has continued to bless us several years later. Every time we make a financial decision I think of SGH and how I don’t know if it’d be possible if it wasn’t for them.
RGI and Samantha’s Gift of Hope has forever changed our lives in the best way possible because they have given us the greatest gift we could ever get—our sweet daughter. We have this joy of being parents we had previously only dreamed about, and honestly weren’t sure we would ever have. Now, everyday is filled with baby giggles and snuggles, cheering her on to her next milestone (which is currently crawling), and trying to be the best parents we can be. We will never be able to repay RGI and Samantha’s Gift of Hope, but we will forever be grateful to them and are daily reminded of it.
RGI made it possible for us to experience the joys of becoming parents. There is no greater feeling or love in this world that we’ve experienced than bringing Liam into this world. We truly understand the miracle and blessings babies are. SGOH we will forever feel grateful for. We cannot thank Lisa, Matt and Sam enough for their generosity and helping couples pay towards their IVF journeys. Honestly, SGOH really does provide HOPE. Winning the grant also helped us to feel like this is really happening, it’s meant to be.
Because of Samantha’s Gift of Hope, our dream of having a child came true. We could focus more on each step of the process and keep a positive attitude through it all instead of constantly worrying about what things cost and how we would make it work. Now, our sweet Tenley girl is 1 week old and I continue to be thankful each day for the opportunity Samantha’s Gift of Hope gave us. We are now living out our favorite roles as mom and dad and are filled with so much love for our little girl!
“RGI is amazing, start to finish. They never make you feel anything but comfortable. Thank you all for your compassion and care!”
“Thank you for everything the RGI team has done for our family! Everyone has been amazing, and we are grateful for your skills.”
“A wonderful place! I would highly recommend RGI to anyone who is in the same position as me and my husband.”
“Thank you! Everyone is extremely caring and professional. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
“RGI went above and beyond to make my husband and me comfortable and happy with the care they gave us!”
“We had a wonderful experience with the RGI staff during our IVF cycle. All staff were kind, friendly and very informative! We felt comfortable at every visit and each procedure. The staff at RGI are wonderful and made our IVF journey a great experience. We are so thankful!”

RGI is a proud partner of