Why Can I Get Pregnant if Im Healthy?
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant if I’m Healthy? A reader asks, “Why can’t I get pregnant? I have regular periods, my husband and I have sex at the right time every month. We are healthy, and we eat right. Why am I having trouble getting pregnant?” Answer: When you can’t get pregnant, and things look good from the outside, it can be extremely frustrating. The first thing to consider is how long have you been trying. About 80% of couples will get pregnant after six months of trying, and about 90% will be pregnant after 12 months of trying to get pregnant. (And that’s with well-timed intercourse each and every month.) If you haven’t been trying for at least six months, or you haven’t been timing sex for ovulation, then you should keep on trying. If you have been trying for six months to a year, and you’re still not pregnant, something may be wrong. Having regular menstrual cycles doesn’t mean you’re in the cl
