Is age really just a number when it comes to fertility?
When it comes to fertility, the saying age is just a number may sound reassuring, but for most women, age plays a crucial role in their ability to conceive. The biological clock Fertility naturally becomes more challenging for women over time. Unlike men, whose fertility remains relatively stable, women are born with a finite number of eggs, which decrease in both quantity and quality as they grow older. This decline makes it more difficult to conceive with age. Age and egg quality As women age, particularly after the age of 35, both the quantity and quality of their eggs begin to decline. By the time a woman reaches her late 30s or early 40s, her chances of conceiving naturally decrease. Older eggs are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities, which can increase the risk of miscarriage and conditions like Down syndrome. The likelihood of successful fertilisation, implantation, and a healthy pregnancy significantly diminishes as a woman ages. If you are over 35 and have...