Is it normal not to get pregnant after three months of trying?

Apr 17, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Whether it is normal to not get pregnant after three months of intercourse depends on the underlying cause. If intercourse has not occurred during the ovulation period each time, resulting in failure to conceive after three months, this is considered normal. However, if factors such as poor male sperm quality, varicocele, or orchitis in men, or polycystic ovary syndrome, adenomyosis, or septate uterus in women are causing the failure to conceive after three months of intercourse, medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital are necessary.

Generally, whether it is normal to not become pregnant after three months of intercourse depends on the specific underlying cause. It is advisable to visit a hospital for evaluation to determine the exact reason. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Normal

Under normal circumstances, women ovulate once each month. If intercourse does not occur during the ovulation period each time, failure to conceive after three months of intercourse is considered a normal phenomenon.

2. Abnormal

If the male partner has poor sperm quality or suffers from conditions such as varicocele, orchitis, or epididymitis, or if the female partner has polycystic ovary syndrome, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, uterine septum, or similar disorders, these may contribute to the inability to conceive after three months of intercourse. In such cases, medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary, and active treatment should be pursued under a doctor's guidance.

During preconception preparation, adequate rest is important; avoid excessive fatigue, maintain a positive mood, and the male partner should quit smoking and drinking alcohol.