How much does age effect fertility ?
Women generally have some decrease in fertility starting in their early 30s. It is not unusual for a woman in her mid-30s or order to take longer to conceive than a younger women. Age-related declines in fertility may be due, in part, to less frequent ovulation or to problems such as endometriosis, in which tissue similar to that lining the uterus attaches to the ovaries or fallopian tubes and interferes with conception. If conception has not taken place after six months of trying, a women over age 35 should consult her Doctor. About one-third of women between age 35 and 39 and two-thirds of women over 40 have fertility problems. Many cases of infertility can be treated successfully.
