Unfortunately, the “biological clock” is not just a myth. Age can be one of our worst enemies when dealing with infertility. As women postpone the age at which they have children, age may become a significant barrier. After age 30, fertility begins to decline for most women. Understanding what governs the biological clock can help individuals and couples make informed decisions and open the door to discussions about when they should start a family and when they should seek help conceiving.
AGE AND INFERTILITY
The quality of a woman's eggs is vital when trying to conceive. After age 35, egg quality and quantity (on average) begin to steadily decline. This decline occurs faster after the age of 40. As the quality of a woman's eggs decreases, it becomes more difficult to become pregnant.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
- After the age of thirty, 12% of the eggs have the potential to become a baby
- By the age of forty, only 40% of the 'good eggs' remain
- The chance of miscarriage increases from less than 10% for women in their twenties to up to 90% for women over 45
- 25-35 years is the best time for a healthy baby
As a woman gets older, the number of eggs she has constantly decreases. Hundreds of eggs are lost every month, regardless of whether you are using birth control pills or pregnant.
WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND?
- Women under the age of 35 should seek an evaluation 1 year after trying to conceive
- Women ages 35-39 should seek an evaluation within 6 months of trying to conceive. should ask for an evaluation after working out
- Women aged 40 and over should ask for an evaluation as soon as possible.
IF THE WOMAN IS 40 AND OLDER
When a woman turns 40, her chances of getting pregnant are greatly reduced due to fewer eggs. Additionally, the quality of the eggs decreases over time. The decrease in quality reduces the likelihood of normal fertilization and increases the chance of miscarriage and chromosomal disorders in the embryo.
EACH PATIENT IS UNIQUE
Each patient has his or her own personal journey. Each infertile case has its own challenges has. The treatment protocol for one person is often very different from that of another patient, even if they are the same age. From diagnosis to treatment, we use personalized tests and treatments to help our patients make smart choices and achieve positive outcomes.
TESTS MEASURING THE AMOUNT OF EGG
On the 3rd day of menstruation, we determine the ovarian reserve by making hormonal measurements with blood tests in the laboratory and by calculating the number of eggs on ultrasound. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and ultrasound provide us with accurate information about your ovarian reserve / egg source.
EGG QUALITY AND GENETIC TESTING
When the quality of a woman's eggs begins to decline, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryos also increases. For women in their late 30s and over 40, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities is high due to the quality of the eggs remaining in the ovarian reserve. Although we cannot determine egg quality before treatment, age is a very good indicator. Genetic testing performed before the embryo is transferred into the uterus during in vitro fertilization can predict embryo quality and help us select chromosomally normal embryos for implantation.
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