Fertility, Pregnancy, and Biological Clock

If you're hoping to become pregnant this year, here's some reassuring news: for the vast majority of women, concerns about infertility are often unfounded. Approximately 70% of couples conceive naturally within 18 months of trying, and 90% do so within two years. Contrary to popular belief, the rate of fertility issues has remained relatively stable since the 1980s.

Fertility does decline with age:

• In your 20s: The natural pregnancy rate is 20-25% per month.
• Over 35: The chances drop to 10% per month.

Many women are unaware that fertility begins to decline after 35. Recently, there was significant hype around 'Biological Clock Tests' that use AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) levels to assess ovarian reserve. While the AMH test can help determine the amount of fertility medication needed, it only reflects current fertility and doesn't predict future changes.

IVF Success Rates and Natural Fertility Tips

One risk of these tests is that women may assume that if their fertility is good now, they can delay having children. They might later discover difficulties conceiving. However, IVF success rates are rising:

• Recent figures show that over 50% of women up to age 38 become pregnant with IVF treatment, which is higher than the natural pregnancy rate.
• The use of blastocyst culture, where embryos are grown longer before transfer, has improved success rates, particularly for women over 35.

To boost natural fertility, couples can improve their general health:

• Lose weight
• Stop smoking
• Reduce alcohol intake

Tips to enhance fertility are available from credible sources. If pregnancy remains challenging, showing that you've taken these steps will help your fertility expert create a tailored plan of action for you.

Biological Clock for Babies

Working women in their 20s and 30s invariably face the tricky issue of the biological clock.

• The biological clock refers to a woman's reproductive years a time when she can have babies. The accepted age is up to 35, though science can make even a 50-year-old a mom.
• The best time to have babies is between the 20s and 30s when a woman is young and has the vigor to have babies.
• Today, the trend is that women are opting for their first pregnancy at around 32-33 years.

There's nothing serious about hormonal urges to have babies.

• It's driven by society and age-old wisdom, and there's nothing wrong with that.
• The right time to have kids is when a couple feels ready to take the responsibility of an additional person.
• This period is typically a few years after marriage, but many women are having babies at 40 as well.

How Can Medicover Hospitals Help You?

Medicover Hospital is the leading fertility chain that provides world-class treatment to infertility patients.

• As a result of our quality treatment, every 3 hours a Medicover baby is born worldwide.
• We are pioneers in providing unparalleled fertility care and have brought smiles to countless couples by fulfilling their dream of parenthood.