When girls are born, they are born with a certain number of egg cells in their ovaries. As this number does not increase, the egg cells decrease over time and are completely depleted with menopause.

The general opinion is that the chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy decreases due to both the decrease in the number of eggs and the decrease in egg quality over the age of 35. As the decrease in the number of eggs directly reduces the possibility of conception, the decrease in egg quality also negatively affects the chance of conception since it reduces the fertilization capacity. Unfortunately, in pregnancies over 35 years of age, the incidence of genetic diseases in the baby is also increasing, depending on the egg quality.

Pregnancy places a great burden on the mother’s organism. Apart from the problems that develop due to the enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy, deterioration in the functions of other organs such as kidney and liver can also be observed. While this situation can be tolerated more easily in young mothers, older mothers are more affected.

For these reasons, if there is a desire for pregnancy, we recommend that it not be delayed too long. If the desired pregnancy is not achieved after one year despite regular intercourse, it is very important to consult a specialist and get support in this regard.

Your doctor will assist you in identifying the problem and arranging possible treatment if there is an obstacle to conception. If pregnancy cannot be achieved with these treatments, IVF treatment will support you in meeting your longing to have a child.

At the point reached today, future mothers can also have children with in vitro fertilization treatment. IVF treatment can be done until menopause. It is even possible to get pregnancy at any time by freezing the eggs in suitable cases. Although the developments in medicine make it easier to become a mother in later ages, if there is no obstacle, it is thought that the ideal time for pregnancy is between the ages of 25-35.

Do not delay your dreams.

Specialist Dr. Deniz Ozgen

Avrupa Şafak Hospital