Pregnancy/Data
Mother's Age
Age Group | Pregnancy Chance per Cycle | Relative Odds vs. 25-29 |
---|---|---|
20-24 |
0.25 |
1.0 |
25-29 |
0.20 |
1.0 |
30-34 |
0.15 |
0.85 |
35-39 |
0.10 |
0.70 |
40-44 |
0.05 |
0.50 |
The fecundity rates per cycle and odds ratios are averages derived from multiple studies on age-related fertility decline, where base rates were normalized (e.g., averaging reported probabilities like 20-25% for ages 20-24 across sources) and odds ratios calculated relative to the peak fertility group.
- Dunson, D. B., et al. (2002). Changes with age in the level and duration of fertility in the menstrual cycle. Human Reproduction.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2014). Female age-related fertility decline. Fertility and Sterility.
Father's Age
Age Group | Fecundity Reduction per Cycle | Relative Odds vs. 25-34 |
---|---|---|
20-29 |
0.00 |
1.0 |
30-34 |
0.05 |
0.95 |
35-39 |
0.10 |
0.85 |
40-44 |
0.20 |
0.70 |
45+ |
0.30 |
0.60 |
The fecundity reductions and odds ratios are based on aggregated data from studies, with reductions estimated as proportional decreases (e.g., averaging 5-10% for 35-39 from reported time-to-pregnancy increases) and odds ratios inverted from relative risks for subfertility.
- Khandwala, Y. S., et al. (2020). The age of fathers in the USA and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology.
- du Fossé, N. A., et al. (2023). The impact of paternal age on perinatal outcomes: A systematic review. Human Reproduction Update.
Contraception Methods
Method | Typical Use Failure Rate | Perfect Use Failure Rate |
---|---|---|
No method |
0.85 |
0.85 |
Implant |
0.0005 |
0.0005 |
IUD |
0.008 |
0.002 |
Injectable |
0.04 |
0.003 |
Pill |
0.07 |
0.003 |
Patch |
0.07 |
0.003 |
Ring |
0.07 |
0.003 |
Male condom |
0.13 |
0.02 |
Female condom |
0.21 |
0.05 |
Diaphragm |
0.17 |
0.06 |
Spermicide |
0.21 |
0.18 |
Withdrawal |
0.20 |
0.04 |
No calculations were performed; data is directly from standardized CDC effectiveness rates.
Menstrual Cycle Day
Day Relative to Ovulation | Conception Probability |
---|---|
-5 |
0.05 |
-4 |
0.13 |
-3 |
0.27 |
-2 |
0.30 |
-1 |
0.30 |
0 |
0.30 |
+1 |
0.00 |
No calculations were performed; probabilities are direct averages from the landmark study on conception timing.
Intercourse Frequency
Frequency per Week | Pregnancy Chance per Cycle | Relative Odds vs. <1 Time |
---|---|---|
<1 |
0.10 |
1.0 |
1-2 |
0.15 |
1.50 |
3-4 |
0.20 |
2.00 |
Daily |
0.25 |
2.50 |
Fecundity rates and odds ratios are approximated by averaging reported increases in pregnancy rates from studies (e.g., scaling base 10% for infrequent to 25% for daily based on fertile window coverage).
- Stanford, J. B., et al. (2020). Optimizing natural fertility: A committee opinion. Fertility and Sterility.
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (2021). Optimizing natural fertility.
BMI Categories
BMI Range | Fecundity Reduction per Cycle | Relative Odds vs. 18.5-24.9 |
---|---|---|
<18.5 (underweight) |
0.20 |
1.50 |
18.5-24.9 (normal) |
0.00 |
1.0 |
25-29.9 (overweight) |
0.10 |
1.20 |
30-34.9 (obese class I) |
0.20 |
1.50 |
35-39.9 (obese class II) |
0.30 |
1.80 |
>=40 (obese class III) |
0.40 |
2.00 |
Reductions and odds ratios are averaged from meta-analyses, converting reported relative risks for infertility (e.g., 1.2-2.0 for obesity) into proportional fecundity drops.
- Silvestris, E., et al. (2022). Obesity and female fertility: A comprehensive review. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology.
- Best, D., et al. (2023). The impact of body mass index on female fertility. Human Reproduction.
Smoking Status
Status | Cigarettes per Day | Fecundity Reduction per Cycle | Relative Odds for Infertility |
---|---|---|---|
Nonsmoker |
0 |
0.00 |
1.0 |
Light smoker |
1-10 |
0.10 |
1.30 |
Moderate smoker |
11-20 |
0.20 |
1.60 |
Heavy smoker |
>20 |
0.30 |
2.00 |
Reductions are estimated by averaging dose-response data from reviews, translating odds ratios into percentage fecundity decreases (e.g., OR 1.3 implies ~10% reduction).
Alcohol Consumption
Drinks per Week | Fecundity Reduction per Cycle | Relative Odds vs. Nondrinker |
---|---|---|
None |
0.00 |
1.0 |
1-5 (light) |
0.05 |
1.10 |
6-10 (moderate) |
0.15 |
1.30 |
>10 (heavy) |
0.25 |
1.60 |
Reductions are averaged from dose-response meta-analyses, converting odds ratios for reduced fecundability into proportional decreases (e.g., OR 1.3 ≈ 15% reduction).
- Fan, D., et al. (2017). Female alcohol consumption and fecundability: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Scientific Reports.
- Eggert, J., et al. (2004). Effects of alcohol consumption on female fertility during an 18-month period. Fertility and Sterility.
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