For most healthy couples, getting pregnant takes time, and that is completely normal. About 85% of couples who have regular, unprotected sex will conceive within one year, and many succeed in the first six months. If you don’t conceive after a few tries, it does not mean something is wrong. Conception is often a numbers game that plays out over several months.
What a normal timeline looks like
Most couples who are trying will get pregnant within 6 to 12 months, and roughly half conceive within the first six months. Because every cycle only offers a short window when pregnancy is possible, it can take several tries before everything lines up. A few months of trying without success is common and usually nothing to worry about.
How age plays a role
Fertility levels are highest in your 20s and early 30s. After age 35, it begins to decline more noticeably, and the drop becomes steeper after 40. This happens because both the number and the quality of eggs decrease over time. Getting pregnant later is still very possible for many women, but it may take longer, which is one reason age affects how soon you should reach out for help.
