Although a simple concept, family planning can be quite complex. According to research, mid-to late 20s is the peak fertility age of a woman. During this time, they have a higher number of normal eggs over abnormal ones in their ovaries, which increases their chances of a healthy pregnancy.
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Every girl child is born with a fixed number of eggs (about 1-2 million) in her ovaries. As a female gets older, the number of eggs in her reserve decrease naturally with each passing period. Besides, the quality of these eggs also declines with increasing age.
| Age in years | Chances of Conception |
|---|---|
| Younger than 30 | Approx 85% chances of conceiving within 1 year |
| 30 | Approx 75% chances of conceiving within 1 year |
| 35 | Approx 66% chances of conceiving within 1 year |
| 40 | Approx 44% chances of conceiving within 1 year |
| Age in years | Chances of natural conception each month |
|---|---|
| 25 | 25% |
| 30 | 20% |
| 35 | Less than 15% |
| 40 | Less than 5% |
Aging is a natural phenomenon that affects all aspects of every human life, including a woman's fertility. Although it is possible for a woman to get pregnant in the later stages of her life, especially with assisted reproductive technologies (ART), age has a big influence on the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Your chances of getting pregnant depend highly on your age. Women who are in their mid-to-late 20s have the highest fertility rates; they have approx 25% chances of getting pregnant each month. You can get more information about your fertility through our fertility assessment or contact our fertility experts for an in-depth evaluation.
Although increasing age also affects men's fertility rate, the impact is not as predictable and significant as the impact of age on women's fertility. Fertility calculators are usually designed to get insights about women's fertility. For men's fertility assessment, we recommend consulting with our fertility specialists who can recommend appropriate tests.
Online conception age calculators provide a general idea about one's fertility, but the results should be taken as general information and not as medical counseling. We recommend consulting with our fertility specialists to get proper guidance on your fertility goals based on your specific medical history and circumstances.
Common infertility tests include:
According to research, the ideal planning ages are:
Yes, you can improve your fertility through lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits. However, if you're over 35 and having trouble conceiving, we recommend seeking professional medical advice.
Consider consulting a fertility specialist if:
Several fertility preservation options are available:
