Subfertility

Question 1

What are typical conception rates at 1 menstrual cycle, 6 months, 12 months and 2 years?

Answer 1

1 cycle: 20%
6 months: 70%
12 months: 80%
2 years: 90%

Question 2

In the UK around __1__% of subfertility is caused by male factor, __2__% female factor, __3__% unexplained and __4__% both male and female or other causes.

Answer 2

1) 30%
2) 30%
3) 25%
4) 15%

Question 3

What proportion of couples experience subfertility?

Answer 3

15%

Question 4

What proportion of couples are never able to conceive?

Answer 4

4%

Question 5

What is the conception rate after one year of regular intercourse?

Answer 5

80-85%

Question 6

What is the conception rate after 6 months of regular intercourse?

Answer 6

60-70%

Question 7

What is the chance of conception after 40 years of age?

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

When should a couple have UPSI for the peak chance of conception in a menstrual cycle?

Answer 8

2 days prior to ovulation

Sperm survive 3-5 days, egg survives 24-48 hours.