Fertility & Age: When Does Natural Conception Become Challenging for Women?

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News18•01-02-2026, 10:21
Fertility & Age: When Does Natural Conception Become Challenging for Women?
- •Women are born with a finite number of eggs, which decrease in quality and quantity over time, impacting natural conception.
- •Fertility peaks in late teens to early 20s, remains stable until early 30s, and declines significantly after 35.
- •The chance of natural conception in a single cycle drops to about 10% in the late 30s and early 40s, becoming rare after 45.
- •Aging eggs increase risks of chromosomal abnormalities, miscarriage, and genetic conditions, highlighting the need for medical guidance.
- •Overall health, lifestyle, stress, weight, and medical conditions also influence fertility, alongside age.
Why It Matters: Natural conception becomes challenging for women after 35 due to declining egg quality and quantity.
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