With the accelerated pace of modern life and increased life stress, many women face the issue of delayed fertility. After the age of 35, many women begin to worry about their fertility, especially whether the quality of their eggs will rapidly decline. In response to this question, experts from an American IVF center have provided us with a comprehensive popular science explanation.

The impact of age on women’s eggs:

As age increases, women’s fertility gradually decreases, not only because the number of eggs decreases but also because the quality of the eggs is declining. The quality of eggs directly affects the success rate of pregnancy and the health of the fetus. At the same time, various functions of the female body will gradually decline, including the function of the ovaries. The ovarian reserve of women decreases with age, which means the number of eggs that can develop, mature, and successfully conceive also decreases. After the age of 35, the rate of decline in high-quality eggs will rapidly accelerate, and the rate of miscarriage will also significantly increase.

So, how can we determine whether the quality of eggs is declining? Generally, when the follicles grow to a diameter of 12mm or more, the daily growth rate is 1.5-2mm. If the growth is slow or stagnant, it indicates a decline in egg quality. In addition, when a dominant follicle appears, the blood estrogen level is approximately 200-600pg/ml. If the estrogen level is low, it may indicate poor egg quality. Women generally release one egg per month, and the number of eggs that can be released in a lifetime is limited. It takes about 90 days for a primary follicle to grow into a mature follicle, so nurturing eggs takes at least 3 months. In fact, when the body ovulates, the next wave of follicles has already started to grow, so nurturing eggs cannot be rushed.

In addition to age, other factors also affect the quality of eggs. For example, unhealthy lifestyle habits, environmental pollution, mental stress, etc., can all have a negative impact on egg quality. Therefore, women should pay attention to maintaining good lifestyle habits and dietary structure, avoid excessive fatigue and excessive stress, engage in appropriate exercise, and maintain a healthy weight to improve egg quality. At the same time, timely undergo physical examinations and assessments, and follow the doctor’s advice for treatment and management to maintain healthy fertility.