Fertility is the ability to produce offspring. As we age, our fertility levels decrease, due to factors such as medical issues, medications, genetic disorders, or poor lifestyle choices. There’s much debate on whether age affects fertility, however most believe that it does. Some patients seek out medical help to increase their chances of becoming pregnant, while the odds decrease with age when attempting to conceive. Doctors examine each patient’s fertility levels and make recommendations based on the results. 
 
Women typically find age to be a factor in their fertility. Fertility rates decrease as people age; this is due to the decrease in estrogen levels as a person gets older. In females, the ovaries lose their ability to produce eggs as they age. In males, the seminomatous development process slows down as well. However, some sources suggest that there’s no correlation between age and fertility in males. Doctors have several methods at their disposal to increase the likelihood of patients conceiving. They can prescribe hormones or perform surgery on patients that are infertile due to aging. Age plays a critical role in improving your chances of conceiving. 

While medically, women are able to get pregnant and bear children from puberty age and beginning to get their menstrual period, to menopause till when they stop getting it. The average woman’s productive years are usually between the ages of 12 to 51.
 
As we age, our fertility will naturally decline, which could make it much harder for us to conceive. While starting a family later on in life will often pose a greater risk for pregnancy complications from a medical standpoint. 
 
Medical experts say the best time to get pregnant is between your late 20s to your early 30s, as this age range has shown the best outcomes for both the pregnant woman and the baby. One study has pinpointed the ideal age for a woman to give birth to their firstborn to be 30 years of age.
 
While your age is only one factor in the decision-making process when deciding to get pregnant. You may also need to consider your emotional and financial readiness when deciding to start a family. The timing for each woman is uniquely different.

There is no definitive answer to this question as fertility varies from man to man. However, research indicates that men are most fertile in their 20s. This is the time when they produce the highest number of sperm and when their sperm is of the best quality. While older men can still father children, their fertility does decline with age. This is due to a decrease in the number and quality of sperm. So if you’re looking to start a family, your 20s are probably the best time to do it.
 
Although fertility declines with age for both men and women, it does so at a much slower rate for men than for women. This means that men are able to father children at a later age than women are able to have them. In general, men are most fertile in their 20s and early 30s. However, there is a wide range of individual variation, and some men remain fertile well into their 40s and even 50s. If you are concerned about your fertility, it is best to speak to a doctor who can provide you with more specific information.
 
If you and your partner are struggling to become pregnant, or have had previous infertility diagnoses from other doctors, contact our clinic today to schedule an appointment with our medical physicians. We will review your information, genetics, and health history and may request lab work to be completed prior to providing recommendations and referrals. We are located at 448 Viking Dr #100, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.