Most couples assume that they will become pregnant when they wish and that once they stop using birth control, pregnancy will happen right away.Although this occurs without too much difficulty for the majority of couples, others soon realize that conceiving is not as easy as they had anticipated. At some point in their lives, at least 15 percent of couples will experience some degree of infertility, along with its many feelings and frustrations.

From a purely medical perspective, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to live birth. However, for most couples, infertility is more than just a physical condition—it represents a seemingly unsolvable problem that affects them physically, financially, and emotionally.

Considering the precision and intricacy with which the human reproductive system functions, it seems a miracle that babies are conceived and born to the majority of couples. However, any change in this complicated sequence of events can result in infertility.

A recent study has shown that random acts of intercourse achieve a 24% pregnancy rate per cycle. That study also found that timed intercourse increased pregnancy rates to 31%-68%. The best definition of "timed intercourse" is making sure that you are having intercourse each month at a time when pregnancy is possible. If you have consistent, regular menstrual cycles, you can estimate the time of ovulation and focus your intercourse at the time.

If you are younger, under the age of 35, and have attempted pregnancy in this way for a year, then it is time to see a fertility specialist.

Our Preconceptions Tips elaborates more about the Timed Intercourse and we have detailed the Fertility Awareness in this page which might be helpful for you.

If you had not evaluated your fertility since you have been trying, then its time you evaluate your fertility. Please refer our Evaluating Your Fertility page for complete information which might help you know what is being hindrance for your pregnancy. 

If you are already undergoing or had multiple attempts of IVF Treatment but not successful, its time you choose a good Fertility Expert who has good experience and high success rates. You can refer our Most cost effective Natural Cycle IVF and most successful IVF treatment which is unique and highly recommended.