Table 1Cumulative probability of conceiving a clinical pregnancy by the number of menstrual cycles

Cumulative probability of conceiving a clinical pregnancy by the number of menstrual cycles attempting to conceive in different age categories (assuming vaginal intercourse occurs twice per week) (Reproduced with permission: Dunson DB, Baird DD, Colombo B [2004]. Increased infertility with age in men and women. Obstetrics and Gynecology 103: 51–6).

Age category (years)Pregnant after 1 year (12 cycles) (%)Pregnant after 2 years (24 cycles) (%)
19–269298
27–298795
30–348694
35–398290

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