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Age plays a crucial role in fertility, especially for women. As women get older, both the quantity and quality of their eggs decline, affecting natural conception and IVF success rates. If you\u2019re planning for pregnancy or considering IVF<\/a>, understanding how age impacts egg health can help you make informed decisions.<\/p>\nAt Shukan Hospital and IVF Centre, we specialize in advanced fertility treatments<\/a> to help women of all ages achieve their dream of parenthood. Let\u2019s explore how age influences egg quality and what steps you can take to improve your chances of success.<\/p>\n Women are born with a finite number of eggs\u2014about 1 to 2 million at birth. However, this number continuously declines over time. By puberty, only 300,000\u2013400,000 eggs remain, and with each menstrual cycle, a certain number of eggs are lost. Egg quality is one of the most critical factors in determining the success of both natural conception and IVF. High-quality eggs have a normal number of chromosomes and a strong ability to develop into a healthy baby.<\/p>\n As a woman ages, the quality of her eggs naturally decreases. This happens because eggs accumulate genetic mutations, which can lead to an increased risk of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.<\/p>\n By the age of 35, a woman\u2019s ovarian reserve starts to decline more rapidly. By 40, fewer than 10% of the original egg supply remains. This reduced egg count lowers the chances of pregnancy, even with IVF.<\/p>\n Due to genetic abnormalities, older eggs are more likely to result in early miscarriages. The risk of miscarriage is about 10-15% in women under 35, but this increases to 50% in women over 40.<\/p>\n Since IVF depends on retrieving healthy eggs, age significantly affects success rates. Women under 35 have higher IVF success rates (40-50%), while for women over 40, the success rate drops to 10-15% per cycle<\/p>\nUnderstanding Egg Quality and Quantity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How Age Affects Egg Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Egg Health Declines Over Time
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<\/strong><\/h4>\n2. Diminished Ovarian Reserve<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. Increased Risk of Miscarriage<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. Lower IVF Success Rates<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Impact of Age on IVF Success Rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n