Course / Knowing Whether You Should Freeze Eggs: Predicting Whether You’ll Have Trouble Conceiving
It’s common knowledge that fertility declines with age. But the “how” and “why” are often misunderstood. It’s not just a single cliff at 40; it’s a gradual slope with critical inflection points.
The Biological Reality: It’s About Egg Quantity and Quality
The Unknowns: Why Chronological Age Isn’t the Whole Story
Every woman is an individual. Chronological age (your age in years) does not always align with biological age (the age of your ovaries). I have seen 42-year-olds with a good ovarian reserve for their age and 33-year-olds with a severely diminished reserve. This is why testing is crucial—it provides a snapshot of your individual biological reality.
These tests are powerful tools, but they must be interpreted correctly. They assess your current fertility potential but cannot perfectly predict future fertility or the exact time of menopause.
The Core Fertility Workup (For the Intended Mother/Egg Provider):
The Male Factor Assessment:
IVF is no longer a last resort; it is often the most efficient and effective first-line treatment for specific diagnoses. Here are the primary indicators that IVF may be your recommended path.
The efficacy of egg freezing is underpinned by the long-standing and overwhelming success of egg donation.
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