How long should a couple try to conceive?

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First of all, I'm a guy. Yes I realize that it's very unusual for a guy to be on this application. But my girlfriend put this app on my iPhone. She wanted me to keep track of her cycle and ovulation periods. So my girlfriend and I have tried to conceive and failed. We were excited for a while because she was five days late on her period. But then the period came, and with a vengeance! So my question is, has this happened to anyone else? Should I go see a specialist and get my boys and their minions checked out? I'm really worried that maybe my boys aren't performing to standard. Both my girlfriend and I have been under a lot of stress lately. Could this be a contributing factor to the failure to get pregnant? What step should we take next?

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Everyone here already answered the question I just wanna say good for you to be willing to get checked out and take an active role.

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It takes time. 80% of healthy couples will conceive within a year. If you hit the one year mark, you should go ahead with testing. There's actually a semen test that you can buy at the drug store. It's like $40. I'm sure it's not as accurate as the doctor testing them, but at least it could give you a hint about your swimmers. Good luck.

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It can take many months even for healthy couples with no issues .

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Me and my husband have been trying for 16 months with no luck. In October I went to the dr and started looking into why. It may take some time but wishing the best of luck to you both and everyone else.

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I've been trying with my husband for 8 months going on 9 if I'm not pregnant this month. If she's been on birth control it may take just a little longer just so it can get out of her system. Don't give up and take advantage of knocking the boots :)

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Honestly.... You have such a small window every month to actually get pregnant, you just gotta hit that timing right. Healthy couples only have about a 30% chance of getting pregnant every month. My husband and I have been trying since June so I understand how frustrating it can be. Most doctors won't start checking into fertility issues until you have been trying for a year. Just give it time and try not to stress. Stress can definitely play a negative role and throw her cycle off. I wish you both the best of luck!

How long should a couple try to conceive?

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