It usually takes several intercourses to get pregnant.

Generally, there is no direct linear relationship between the number of times of intercourse and the probability of pregnancy. The key lies in the frequency of intercourse during ovulation. When healthy couples have sex every 1-2 days during the ovulation period, the probability of pregnancy within 3-6 months is higher.

Women only ovulate once a month, and the egg survival time is about 12-24 hours, while sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for 2-3 days. Therefore, 3 days before ovulation to 1 day after ovulation is the best window for pregnancy. At this stage, maintaining the frequency of intercourse every 1-2 days can not only ensure the quality of sperm, but also improve the chance of sperm and egg combination. Having intercourse more than once a day may lead to a decrease in sperm concentration, which is not conducive to pregnancy.

Some couples pay too much attention to the ovulation period, which leads to mental stress and affects conception. It is recommended to determine the ovulation time through basal body temperature measurement, ovulation test strips or ultrasound monitoring to avoid blindly increasing the number of sexual intercourses. If a couple under the age of 35 fails to conceive after one year of normal pregnancy preparation, or if a couple over the age of 35 fails to conceive after six months of preparation, it is necessary to consider whether there are pathological factors such as fallopian tube blockage and sperm abnormalities.

During pregnancy preparation, it is recommended that both parties maintain a regular schedule. Men should avoid wearing tight pants, bathing in hot springs and other high-temperature environments, while women can supplement folic acid 3 months in advance. After intercourse, women can lie flat for 15-30 minutes, but there is no need to deliberately raise their buttocks. If there is a history of irregular menstruation, endometriosis, or if a man has varicocele, he should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.