About one in six couples have problems starting a family and this proportion rises to one in three in older couples. After six months of trying to conceive about seven out of ten women should be pregnant. If you are not pregnant after this time, then ask your GP to arrange some tests to check all is well. If you have very irregular periods, a history of past pelvic infections such as Chlamydia or a partner who has had infertility problems in a previous relationship you may wish to seek help sooner.

For information look at the fertility websites on our Helpful Information page.