Is this generalization based on the assumption women trying to conceive were on birth control?

Question

I keep reading that in an average it takes a couple 1 year to conceive. I am a little confused though. Is this generalization based on the assumption the women were on birth control, or is it an overall generalization. I am getting a little frustrated here... no positive yet :/

Okay, let me try to explain my question a little more.... I did not ask if the generalization was on women who ARE on birth control. I know women who are on birth control are not trying to conceive. What I meant is that if this generalization is on women who left birth control and trying to conceive. OR for women who left birth control and women who have never been on birth control and trying to conceive. I am sorry if I am not being specific--- or making sense.

Answer 1

You may not be "doing it" at the right time.
For starters, a typical menstrual cycle is 28 days (for some its 21). Meaning that you get your monthly every 28 days.

Midway way through your cycle (14 days for the 28 day cycle) is normally ovulation time. You start counting from the first day your cycle starts. For example, if your cycle starts on the 1st of the month, then, the 15th of the month is your ovulation date.

If you and your partner/spouse are trying to have a child, then you start your "business" 2 days before ovulation and keep on until 2 days after the ovulation date. So using the example I gave above, you should be "busy" from the 13th until the 17th of that month. The results after that should be positive, but don't be discouraged if its not, just try again.

I would suggest first keep a record to see when you get your monthly. If it is not the typical 28 days, the thing you should remember is that ovulation starts in the middle of your cycle. For a 21 day cycle the average ovualtion date will be about the 10th day from the 1st day your cycle starts.

Maybe this is why they say "it takes a couple 1 year to conceive", assuming there are not medical issues preventing you from conceiving. Also, enjoy, don't have sex with just wanting to get pregnant on your mind. That could be a factor as to why those who "try" to have a child don't and those who do not "try" do. You sort of stress your mind and body that way and for some their bodies do not respond to anything when stressed. Relax.

Hope that helped, good luck :)

Answer 2

I don't think so. Women who are on birth control are trying NOT to conceive. Now if you mean women who WERE on birth control and get off of it take a year to conceive, I don't think that's true; many people get pregnant very soon after getting off the pill.

Answer 3

I think the year is just a universal time for all couples. Its just when couples begin actively trying, BC or not. Everyone I know the took birth control ended up pregnant faster than me, and I havent taken it in over 4 years. And im still not pregnant. They say when you stop the pills, you may ovulate faster than normal till you regulate out, which is why they may concieve so much faster. Good luck if you ttc!!

Answer 4

I think it's an overall generalization.

Unprotected sex, during your peek fertility times will give you a maximum of 16.5% change of conceiving.

After conception, the zygote has to implant, and stay implanted. Around half (some say 75%) of all conceptions will fail.

Getting pregnant isn't as easy as people make out. It usually takes time, and lots of practice ;-)

Be patient, and keep trying.

If you're worried about your fertility, or your partners, talk to your doctor.

Answer 5

"trying to conceive" is not using birth control!
If this is you, just relax and enjoy the ride!
Don't have sex just because the time is right, do it when you want to!

Answer 6

lots of people get pregnant on accident when they didn't want to. people who are 'trying' to conceive obviously don't have that problem. you don't know the basis for the statistics you read. you might get pregnant tomorrow and it might never happen. life is full of unknowns.
if you want to go to medical books and read studies that specify the conditions you could do that to get a better idea.

Answer 7

I don't think so. My OB/GYN told me that it can take up to two years, for everything to come together - woman ovulating at the right time, the man's sperm getting to the egg, and the uterus being ready.

Answer 8

erm, i don't think sooo