I did not know this

Just found this:

No wonder why some ladies hang around here for so long.

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If you are 20-25 years old your chances per cycle are about 25% to conceive.
25-30 years old your chances are about 20% each cycle.
30-35 years old your chances are about 15% each cycle.
After 35 years old your chances are about 10% per cycle

--This means a woman under 30 with no other known fertility issues typically get pregnant within 6 cycles.
--Women in early 30s get pregnant, on average, by the end of the 9th cycle.
--Women in mid 30s take an average of one year to get pregnant.
--Women over 35: If you haven't gotten pregnant in the first 6 cycles you need to consult a fertility specialist. Your age means that you have a lower chance of conceiving and a higher chance of miscarriage so it is better to get medical help.

Message edited 7/11/2010 4:11:58 PM.

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crazy huh? we spent all that time thinking it was soo easy to get preg that we basically were scared to death of not using birth control, then come to find out this little tidbit.

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Seriously!

But I know that if I hadn't been careful prior to TTC when we didn't want to be pregnant, I would have gotten knocked up in an instant.

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Ugh, that is so depressing.

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yikes! i have it in my head that's it's going to happen the 1st or 2nd month of trying. i think i might be in for a very unpleasant shock. but maybe if i keep thinking positive...

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I know it's hard, but try not to get so hung up on these percentages!

Everybody's different-I know tons of people who it took more than a year to get PG, and others it took 1 or 2 tries. Currently I know 2 different women who are in their mid 40's and pregnant and having very healthy babies this summer & fall.

It's so varied...

I'm a firm believer in the power of positive thinking

Lots and lots of for you all

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It's disheartening, but I know a few people who began trying early thinking it would take months, and got a BFP the first month. I guess it doesn't mean it will tak YOU six months- it's an average. It's still possible that it will just take 1 mo for a 35 yr old. Still an eye opener. I didn't know the percentages were that low accross the board.

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Yikes, I am in the 15% bucket.

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I am more amazed how women get pregnant at all. Goes to show how little control we have over when it's our turn. I believe when it's meant to be our time it will happen.