The chances of getting pregnant each month for healthy couples who are below 35 years old is only about 20%. First, the lady needs to ovulate, and then her uterine lining has to be ready for an embryo.
Secondly, the sperm from the man needs to make it through various “barriers” to reach the egg and successfully fertilise the egg. There is no guarantee the egg will always be fertilised or if the fertilised egg will be implanted into the endometrium (uterine lining). Hence for a successful pregnancy to happen, the timing and the conditions need to be optimal.
Suppose you and your spouse are 35 years old or younger but have been trying to conceive for over a year without any success. In that case, Dr Lim advises you to seek an expert’s opinion to check if there are any underlying fertility issues.
If you and your spouse are older than 35, then you can try for pregnancy for about six months before seeking a specialist’s opinion if you have not conceived yet.