chance. Conception does not always happen even if the egg and sperm are in the right place at the right time. The length of time that it takes couples to conceive varies considerably. Still trying to conceive after a year doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong. The chance of getting pregnant during a woman's cycle vary according to a wide range of factors: For a woman aged 20 to 25, the chances of conceiving are around 25 percent for each cycle (in other words, a one in four chance). For a woman aged 30 to 35, the chances of conceiving are around 15 percent per cycle; thereafter, the likelihood of conception continues to decline with increasing age. A couple in their early 20's will take an average of five monthly cycles to conceive. Women in their early 30's will get pregnant, on average, after nine monthly cycles. One in ten couples will take more than a year to conceive. One of the secret tips on getting pregnant really involves the woman's monthly cycle...this should really not come as a surprise, but lots of couples have probably forgotten lots of their basic biology. A woman ovulates once a month, and the ovum or egg last for approximately 12 hours. During this 12-hour period, the egg has to be fertilized or it dries up and is no longer viable. Obviously, then, having unprotected sex any other time of the month could not possible result in conception. It is only when you