Trying to Conceive
Your complete guide to conception - From understanding your cycle to boosting fertility naturally and knowing when to seek specialist help.
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Understanding Your 28-Day Cycle
Your cycle has four phases. Only a 5-6 day window each month can result in pregnancy - The days just before and including ovulation. Use our Ovulation Calculator to find your window.
Period
Follicular
Luteal
Fertility by Age: What the Data Shows
A woman's egg quality and quantity decline with age — especially after 35. This is a natural process, not a cause for alarm. Knowing your numbers helps you plan, and if you've been trying for a while, see when it makes sense to consult a fertility specialist.
| Age Group | Monthly Chance | Within 12 Months | Visual |
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| Under 30 | 20-25% | ~90% |
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| 30–34 | 15-20% | ~85% |
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| 35–37 | 10-15% | ~75% |
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| 38–40 | 8-12% | ~65% |
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| Over 40 | 5-8% | ~45% |
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Source: ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). Individual results vary based on health, lifestyle, and partner factors.
How to Detect Ovulation: Method Comparison
Tracking ovulation precisely can double your chance of timing intercourse correctly. Read our full ovulation guide for step-by-step instructions on LH surge strips, BBT charting, and cervical mucus — then use the Ovulation Calculator to pinpoint your fertile window this cycle.
| Method | What You Do | Accuracy | Cost | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Ovulation Strips | Urine test daily from day 10 | High | ~$15-30/month | Predicts 24-48h ahead |
| BBT (Basal Body Temp) | Temp on waking, every day | Moderate | ~$20 thermometer | Confirms after ovulation |
| Cervical Mucus | Check discharge texture daily | Moderate | Free | Up to 5 days ahead |
| Fertility Monitor | Urine test, tracks LH + E3G | Very High | $200+ device | 6 days fertile window |
| Cycle App | Log period dates, symptoms | Variable | Free–$20/yr | Estimate only |
Preconception Health Checklist
Ideally start this 3-6 months before trying. A preconception check with your GP covers most of these. Once you do conceive, our pregnancy hub walks you through every week — and our Due Date Calculator is one of the first tools you'll want to use.
When to See a Fertility Specialist
Singapore fertility clinics: KKH IVF Centre (public), NUH Reproductive Medicine (public), Astra Women's Specialists, Thomson Fertility Centre, Virtus Fertility Centre. Subsidised IVF is available at public hospitals for eligible Singapore Citizens. Read our full IVF guide for costs, Medisave coverage, and what to expect.
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