What factors affect fertility and eggs as women get older? Women put off becoming mothers because they’re focused on their careers, working toward advanced degrees, or travelling the world. Or at least that’s what the mass media say. I don’t think so. Most women over 35 actually hide behind these issues as long as they…
A number of pain-killers can stop ovulation and lower fertility? Of course, I was occasionally taking anti-pain medications during the time I was trying to conceive. I mean, who doesn’t? Though I am generally trying to avoid any medications as much as possible, I sometimes do get headaches (or toothaches!) that can’t be relieved without…
How late is NOT too late to start having children? I just came back from a vacation, where I met a 40-year-old woman who just became a first-time mother. She conceived naturally, on her second date. Both she and her beautiful baby daughter look fabulous and give the impression that becoming a mother at 40…
Poor egg quality: Why to NOT be reluctant to use DHEA Getting emails like this makes me smile every time: Just wanted to thank you again for writing your book and to let you know that my egg quality has definitely improved following your advice in the book. I had my second IVF, and all eggs…
5 reasons to NOT wait for one year before visiting a fertility doctor Looking back from this perspective, not waiting to see a doctor was one of the best things that happened to me when I was first trying to get pregnant seven years ago. I had such an urge to talk to someone who would understand…
As long as there is ovulation, there is a hope! Poor egg quality is the most common cause of age-related infertility. Makes sense, right? Your eggs were all there as you were yourself still a fetus in your mom’s belly at 4 months! I think it’s a HUGE wonder that anything as sensitive as an egg…
Eggs And the City is so not Sex And the City! Just this morning I’ve received two similar emails. Each was written by a 37-year old woman, hard working, in a relationship, struggling to get pregnant due to issues with egg quality. The only difference was, the first lady has no eggs left and will have…
Delaying childbearing: how old is too old? The last time I’ve Skyped with my best friend, I asked her whether she would consider freezing some of her eggs before her 36th birthday comes at the end of the month? Only 10-15 eggs, just to relief stress due to the recent breakup and make sure that she can still…
New IVF treatment: 2015 brings the first AUGMENT-baby I had to sit down as I read this: According to Allied Market Research, the IVF market is supposed to grow from $9.3 billion in 2012 to $21.6 billion in 2020. Can you imagine so many billions? The report is based on the calculations of the average IVF cost being over $10,000, which…
Why women will NEVER talk about not being able to get pregnant with ease About sixteen percent of couples between 20-43 struggle with infertility. If you are older then 35, your chances rise to about 1:3 that you will experience delays in getting pregnant. Over twenty percent of pregnancies of women over 35 end in miscarriage due to…