Do not postpone going to the doctor because with the biological clock ticking the number of eggs produced in the ovaries is reducing.

The sooner you go to the doctor, the better results you receive from your infertility treatment.

According to, infertility specialist Dr. Anjali Malpani the infertility rate in women who are in their 20s is 15% and once you are in the 30s it goes up to 25%-30%.

Infertility does not always depend on the internal matters of the body, several external factors such as your lifestyle habits, stress levels, the time of sex and your age.

Time of Sex

If you don't have sex during the ovulating period, which is between the 10th and the 18th day of your menstrual cycle, there are very limited chances of you conceiving.

While you are trying to conceive, you should ideally have sex at least three times a week during the ovulating period.

"Many couples only have time to indulge in sex during the weekend which may not coincide with the women's ovulation period," says Dr. Malpani.

If you want to know how you can calculate your fertile period, click here.

Right Position

The standard man on top position is recommended by Dr. Malpani. You need to lie down for five minutes right after intercourse.

If you want to know more about the right position to conceive click here.

Lifestyle Changes

Drinking alcohol and smoking at a regular basis decreases the fertility. Social drinking does not cause much harm.

If you want to know how drinking effects sperm quality click here.

Excessive caffeine could also reduce fertility. Although stress levels have not been scientifically proven to decrease stress levels, Dr Malpani has had several cases of stress related problems that leads to infertility.

So her advice is that you try to reduce stress and tension if you are trying to conceive.

If you are low on energy levels or you are physically or mentally tired, it may affect your desire for sex and reduce the frequency.

Important Tests

After trying to conceive for 1 year you need to get a few basic tests done before you begin with any sort of infertility treatment.

The husband needs to go through a semen analysis and the wife needs to undergo Ultrasound scan,Prolactin test,FSH test, LH test, TSH test and an detailed X-Ray of the uterus and the fallopian tubes.