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Difficulty getting pregnant can involve the woman, the man, both partners or sometimes no immediately identifiable cause. Male fertility assessment—often beginning with a semen analysis—should be part of a couple's fertility evaluation.

Fibroids and endometriosis can affect fertility in some people, but not everyone with either condition will have difficulty conceiving. The effect depends on factors such as location, severity, age and other fertility factors.

PMOS(PCOS) can make ovulation irregular or infrequent, which can make pregnancy take longer. Learn how PMOS affects fertility, what symptoms to watch for, and what treatment options may help.

Irregular periods can make it harder to predict ovulation and may sometimes mean ovulation is not happening regularly. Learn what counts as irregular and when to seek help.

Not becoming pregnant immediately does not necessarily mean something is wrong. However, age, irregular or absent periods, previous reproductive conditions and male fertility concerns can mean you should seek assessment earlier.

Pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG after implantation. Testing too early can give a negative result even when pregnancy has occurred, so testing from the day your period is due or after it is late is usually more reliable.

You do not need a special sexual position, raised legs or long bed rest after sex to become pregnant. Timing sex around the fertile window matters much more.

Even healthy couples may need several months to conceive. Learn what is normal, how age affects timing, and when it makes sense to seek fertility assessment.

The best time for sex is during the fertile window, especially the few days before ovulation and around the day ovulation occurs.