{"id":39509,"date":"2025-06-23T12:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/i-cant-get-pregnant-what-should-i-do\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:18:59","slug":"i-cant-get-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"I can\u2019t get pregnant. What should I do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have decided it is time to grow your family so you start trying to conceive. The months go by but you haven\u2019t gotten pregnant yet. So you think: I can\u2019t get pregnant. What should I do?<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is true that some women manage to conceive relatively quickly, but this is not always the case as getting pregnant is not as easy as it may seem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Humans are very inefficient from a reproductive point of view. During the first year of trying to conceive, the likelihood of falling pregnant is 20% per menstrual cycle, i.e. for each month you try. By the end of the first year, the odds fall to 3% and continue to fall year after year.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, infertility is defined as the inability to achieve a viable pregnancy after one year of trying to conceive. This definition changes if the woman is over the age of 37, and the amount of time is reduced to 6-8 months.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/#How_can_I_find_out_if_Im_infertile\" >How can I find out if I\u2019m infertile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/#Female-related_fertility_issues\" >Female-related fertility issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/#Male-related_fertility_issues\" >Male-related\u00a0fertility issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/#Other_infertility_causes\" >Other infertility causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/i-cant-get-pregnant\/#How_can_I_improve_my_fertility\" >How can I improve my fertility?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_find_out_if_Im_infertile\"><\/span><strong>How can I find out if I\u2019m infertile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Infertility is a problem that is impacted by several different factors<\/strong>; it also affects both men and women, meaning it is an issue that is influenced by both male and female factors.<\/p>\n<p>If a pregnancy has not been achieved within the time periods established above, it is important that you make an appointment with a specialised fertility clinic to consult with a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>The doctor will\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/basic-fertility-study-what-tests-are-needed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carry out the necessary testing<\/a>\u00a0to try to reach a diagnosis and to propose the best therapeutic strategy, or to recommend treatment if necessary, in order to get pregnant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is essential to avoid postponing this consultation given that the clock is ticking and time can work against you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Female-related_fertility_issues\"><\/span><strong>Female-related fertility issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When talking about the female factor, the most important prognostic factor is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-a-females-age-impacts-her-fertility-and-chances-of-becoming-a-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">age of the woman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The likelihood of falling pregnant decreases considerably as a female ages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>At the age of 20, the odds of getting pregnant are greater than 30% per menstrual cycle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After the age of 37 the odds decrease substantially, and they proceed to fall drastically<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/becoming-a-mother-at-40-pregnancy-risks-beginning-at-this-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After the age of 40<\/a>\u00a0when the possibility of achieving a viable pregnancy is less than 5%<\/li>\n<li>After the age of 44, achieving a viable pregnancy is almost a miracle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>But not all fertility issues are associated with age<\/strong>. A female can be infertile\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for many other reasons<\/a><u>,<\/u>\u00a0such as: ovulatory disorders associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome,\u00a0endometriosis\u00a0which leads to problems in the ovaries and in the pelvic region, or uterine issues such as malformations,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-are-endometrial-polyps-and-their-relationship-with-infertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">endometrial polyps<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/myomas-and-their-implications-on-female-infertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submucosal myomas<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is also important to have balanced or normal levels of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/microbiota-and-fertility-will-probiotics-increase-my-chances-of-conceiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microbiota<\/a>\u00a0in the vagina and uteru<\/strong>s; microbiota are normal microorganisms that are naturally present in our body. Different studies have discovered issues in the endometrial microbiome of women with reproductive failure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Male-related_fertility_issues\"><\/span><strong>Male-related\u00a0<\/strong><strong>fertility issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For infertile males,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-to-interpret-a-sperm-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abnormalities in sperm quality,<\/a>\u00a0count, motility or morphology may be due to age, just as other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/male-infertility-common-illnesses-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anatomical or functional issues of the male reproductive system<\/a>\u00a0could also be attributable to age.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-help-boost-male-fertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Environmental factors and lifestyle habits<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0such as obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, etc.,\u00a0<strong>are also significantly responsible<\/strong>\u00a0for the decline in a couple\u2019s reproductive prognosis; similarly, a good\u00a0<u>diet plays a very important role when it comes to improving sperm quality.<\/u><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_infertility_causes\"><\/span><strong>Other infertility causes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When there are fertility issues, we can say that approximately\u00a0<strong>30% of infertility cases are associated with the female factor and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/the-male-factor-represents-35-of-primary-infertility-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">another 30% with the male factor.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0The remainder are due to cases in which both members of the couple have an issue, and also to what we call \u2018\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/unexplained-infertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unexplained infertility<\/a>\u201d: i.e. women or couples who do not seem to have any issues after having undergone fertility testing and medical investigations, but who cannot manage to achieve a viable pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3856 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-can-I-improve-my-fertility-1024x576.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-can-I-improve-my-fertility-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-can-I-improve-my-fertility-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-can-I-improve-my-fertility-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-can-I-improve-my-fertility.jpg 1500w\" alt=\"How can I improve my fertility\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_improve_my_fertility\"><\/span><strong>How can I improve my fertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like we always say,\u00a0<strong>diet\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/foods-that-improve-female-fertility-truths-and-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plays a fundamental role in fertility<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0It is important to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and it\u2019s essential to consume fruits and vegetables as they are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/habits-that-have-a-negative-impact-on-your-fertility-avoid-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breaking or cutting back on bad habits<\/a>, such as tobacco use and alcohol consumption, will also be beneficial, as well as getting exercise.\u00a0Getting enough\u00a0<strong>physical activity<\/strong>\u00a0will help to maintain a good state of health and to reduce the stress and anxiety that often appear when trying to conceive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to maintaining healthy lifestyle habits,<strong>\u00a0it is ideal to undergo a pre\u2011pregnancy gynaecological visit to assess your\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovarian-reserve-and-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ovarian reserve<\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0to find out if there are any issues in the uterus or the ovaries, and to carry out some analyses to rule out possible problems that may impact fertility.<\/li>\n<li>For males, it is important to undergo a<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-to-interpret-a-sperm-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sperm analysis<\/a>\u00a0to rule out sperm abnormalities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However,\u00a0<strong>a reassuring fact is that\u00a0the majority of couples dealing with fertility issues will finally achieve the long awaited pregnancy\u00a0thanks to assisted reproduction treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is important to tackle any problems as soon as possible. As we previously pointed out: when it comes to fertility, time is of the essence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/I-cant-get-pregnant.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/I-cant-get-pregnant.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/I-cant-get-pregnant-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/I-cant-get-pregnant-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fertilityclinicspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/I-cant-get-pregnant-768x432.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you been trying to conceive for some time now but haven\u2019t been successful?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait any longer \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">get in touch with us<\/a>\u00a0and find out what we can do to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have decided it is time to grow your family so you start trying to conceive. The months go by but you haven\u2019t gotten pregnant yet. So you think: I can\u2019t get pregnant. What should I do? 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