Age And Fertility: What’s The Connection?
Why Does Age Affect Your Fertility?
Age-related declines in egg quantity and quality cause fertility to decline, especially after the age of 35.
From the time you reach puberty until you reach menopause, an egg is delivered each month from your ovaries to your womb. You become pregnant when the egg and sperm combine within the womb.
Contrary to what you may believe, your body does not produce a fresh egg on a monthly basis. All of a woman's eggs are present at birth and are kept in the ovaries. Your eggs age along with you as you get older. Therefore, fertility may decline.
How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant As You Age?
Within a year of engaging in regular unprotected intercourse, more than 8 out of 10 couples, where the woman is under 40, will become pregnant naturally. According to one study, among couples engaging in regular, unprotected intercourse:
- around 7 out of 10 women aged 30 will become pregnant within a year,
- followed by 6 out of 10 women aged 35
- and 4 out of 10 women aged 40
Fertility issues might have a variety of causes, but often it's difficult to pinpoint one. It's known as "unexplained infertility." When a woman is in her 20s, unexplained infertility is uncommon, but it becomes the most frequent reason for infertility in women over 35.
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, there are procedures like IVF (in vitro fertilization) and egg freezing that can assist you. If you haven't conceived after a year of trying, or within six months if you are over 36, you should visit your doctor.
Make an earlier appointment with your doctor if you are aware of any other health issues that could affect your ability to conceive, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or thyroid issues.
Keep in mind that factors other than age can impact your fertility. Smoking, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, obesity, and sexually transmitted infections can all affect your ability to conceive.
Why Choose World IVF?
Your fertility does decline with your age. However, it is necessary to not stress, but choose the best. If you are considering fertility treatments, you may want to consider World IVF. Here, we have a network of the best fertility specialists in India, all working together to help you have a baby. This means that you get the best care possible, from the best doctors. Here, you can be sure that all of the doctors involved are up-to-date on the latest techniques and technologies. This means that you have the best chance of success with us.
To book an appointment, call us today!