How long will it take to get pregnant?
About 50% of women are able to get pregnant within the first 3 months of leaving the pill. Most women will get pregnant within the first 12 months of stopping the pill.
Other factors that may affect fertility:
A woman’s age is a crucial factor. For most women, their ability to get pregnant begins decreasing gradually after they turn 25. Women with poor health and irregular periods can also also have difficulties conceiving.
What if you’re having problems getting pregnant?
The regular rule of thumb is to wait a year before seeking medical help to assist with conception provided that, the woman is younger than 35, has a normal menstrual cycle and has no risk factor for infertility.
For women older than 35 or those considered at risk for infertility, gynecologists recommend a visit to an infertility specialist after 6 months of attempted conception.
Some potential risk factors for infertility are:
- history of irregular menstrual periods
- previous abdominal or gynecological surgery
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- sexually transmitted disease
- known structural abnormality of the uterus or other reproductive organs
- endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease
- pituitary tumors
There is no exact cookie cutter method in determining fertility. However, a woman’s age at conception can really make a difference as far as success rates go.
