1 in 6 couples will experience difficulties conceiving as a result of ovulatory, tubal, endometriosis, male or combined factors. It is now well-known that women’s natural fertility declines with age and with the social trend of women delaying starting families we are seeing a greater need for reproductive assistance. The good news is that modern reproductive medicine is more advanced and our pregnancy success rates are higher than ever before.

A fertile couple having regular intercourse (every 2 to 3 days) has a 1 in 6 chance of becoming pregnant every month. After 6 months around 40% of couples will not be pregnant.

It is advised that women under the age of 35 should seek assistance after 12 months of trying and women over the age of 35 should seek treatment after 6 months of trying for a pregnancy. Professionally, I encourage couples over the age of 30 who are experiencing difficulties to be proactive with their investigations and see a specialist sooner rather than later!

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