Plan Before Its Too Late
For many couples, their bank balance becomes a concern when planning for parenthood and providing for a child. Well, this can be overcome with better planning. And for some others, it’s their careers that comes in the way. But for some, it’s infertility related challenges that prevents them from becoming parents. As age plays a very important role in getting pregnant, it’s important for couples in all cohorts to plan for it early, and before it’s too late. For couples facing infertility issues, ivf clinics might help well. For others, here are a few important takeaways.
Before It Comes To Age Related Issues
The many woes of modern day couples: Rentals, home loans, car loans, EMIs for holidays / gadgets / appliances, career priorities and more… This means, delaying timelines to start a family. And in some cases, it it goes so late that medical complications arise.
It is estimated that globally around 60 to 80 million couples suffer from infertility annually, of which between 15 to 20 million are in India alone, according to an ICMR Bulletin.
2 Age Related FAQs At IVF Clinics
Does number of healthy eggs reduce with age?
- Yes. As per a research report by the The American Society of Reproductive Medicine, even for a healthy and fertile 30-year-old woman; the chances of getting pregnant reduce by 20% with each passing month.
I am 40. Will I be able to conceive?
- Yes, experts say women can conceive well into their mid 40s. But one must consider the fact, and based on NHS advice, that a woman’s fertility starts declining sharply from 35 years of age.
As more women opt for delayed pregnancies, giving priority to their careers, they need to deal with one challenge – That human reproductive system do not work according to career plans. And the same is the case with men’s fertility too, that declines with age too.
So it’s better to consult a doctor for your pregnancy related plans.