Does age affect fertility?

How does age affect a woman's ability to conceive and maintain a pregnancy?

For

a woman, age is one of the most important factors affecting her fertility and the success of giving birth to a healthy fetus, because there are changes in the body that naturally accompany aging.

From

birth to menopause, the number and quality of eggs (ovarian reserve) naturally decreases. Before women turn thirty-five, this decline is gradual; but after the age of thirty-five, this rate

will accelerate quickly.

·For older mothers, not only does pregnancy become difficult, miscarriages and baby chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) are also more common.

·Uterine fibroids, endometriosis and fallopian tube diseases have also become more common, affecting women's fertility.

·Older pregnant women are at higher risk of developing complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia during pregnancy.

How does age affect a man's fertility?

Compared with the decline in female fertility, the decline in male fertility occurred later. After men reach the age of 45, the sperm in their bodies will change, which may cause fertility problems and the chromosome and development of their descendants

Question.

When should I start consulting these questions?

If a couple with a woman under the age of 35 has not successfully conceived after a year of trying (unprotected intercourse), they should submit for a fertility evaluation. If a couple still fails to conceive after half a year of trying

If the woman is over 35 years old, they should also request a fertility evaluation.

What other factors can cause my fertility to decline?

If you have any of the following risk factors, you should seek your doctor's advice earlier than the above conditions

·Family history of early menopause (before 51 years of age)(i.e. mother or sister)

·Either partner has a history of smoking

·Previously had ovarian surgery.

·Either partner has received chemotherapy or radiotherapy due to cancer

·Shorten menstrual cycle

·Occasional Closed Sutra

·Testis were injured

·Exposure to toxic chemicals (certain pesticides or solvents)

If there is an obvious health problem that affects a couple's fertility, such as irregular menstruation (amenorrhea) or irregular menstruation, sexual dysfunction, a history of pelvic disease, or a history of previous surgery, they should start a procedure immediately

Assessment of fertility.

How to detect a woman's ovarian reserve?

Blood tests can be performed to measure levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) to estimate the number and quality of eggs (i.e., ovarian reserve). Sometimes, the number of follicles can be calculated through ultrasound (antral follicles

Counting [AFC]). There is currently no single test that can perfectly measure ovarian reserve in women. For more information on ovarian reserve, please refer to the ASRM Patient Guide,"Estimating Women's Fertility Potential (Ovarian Reserve)."

How to detect the quantity and quality of sperm?

In semen analysis, a man's semen is examined to measure the number, shape and mobility of sperm.

Is it possible to slow or reverse reproductive aging?

Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, quitting smoking, and choosing a lifestyle that reduces stress can all improve your overall health. Research shows that smoking, diet and stress may all affect eggs and sperm

affects the quality and leads to early menopause. However, despite all our efforts to slow or reverse reproductive aging, improvements in health cannot compensate for the decline in women's fertility due to natural age, and this

The decline occurred earlier than most women expected. Men produce a steady stream of sperm, which takes about three months to mature. In just a few months, the quality of sperm can reflect life

Changes in the way and environment of external contact. Unlike men, women's eggs are fully formed from birth, so there is currently no method or treatment to grow more or new eggs, or to keep the remaining eggs in quality

Quantity. Therefore, even if you don't want to get pregnant immediately, you should discuss family planning with your medical provider. This can reduce the chance of encountering difficulties in the future.

Is there any medical method that can improve my fertility?

Yes. Some medical options can increase a woman's chances of conceiving to a higher level. Their main approach is to combine eggs and sperm at a better time to help women conceive. These protocols include "cleaning" semen, people in the uterine cavity

Industrial insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), or taking fertility drugs. These methods may help, but they cannot reverse the natural aging of eggs or sperm.

Are there any other options?

If you want to wait until you are beyond the age of 35 or in your early 40s to have children, you need to consider ways to preserve fertility. One method is to freeze sperm, eggs or embryos. Collection of male sperm is usually quick and simple, while

There is no trauma; not only that, the cryopreservation process for sperm is now complete. Women need to have their eggs removed just like in vitro fertilization. The technology of embryo freezing is also quite mature, and the success rate is usually higher than that of cold

Freezing unfertilized eggs is high, but this requires the woman to have a male partner or use donated sperm.

For  men and women who have lost fertility, the only alternative is to use sperm, eggs or embryos donated by another man, woman, or another pair. Several successful pregnancies using donated gametes or embryos

The rate is as high as the chance of conception from gamete donors. In order to enhance your understanding of your own fertility, you should discuss this issue with medical professionals as early as possible so that you can plan for your future reproductive health.