Trying to get pregnant after 35

Anti-Müllerian hormone, or AMH, has become one of the most commonly discussed fertility markers for women in their late 30s and early 40s. A simple blood test can measure it, but understanding what the resulting number actually means, and what it doesn’t mean, is where things often get confusing. AMH is frequently framed as a … Ler mais

When a couple is trying to conceive and encountering challenges, the conversation often focuses initially on the female partner — particularly for women over 35, for whom age-related changes in fertility are well-documented. However, male factor infertility contributes to approximately 40–50% of infertility cases, according to research consistently cited in reproductive medicine literature. Evaluating both … Ler mais

For women who have completed an IVF cycle and have frozen embryos, a frozen embryo transfer (FET) is the next step toward implantation. For those who have had embryos biopsied for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A), FET is the standard pathway — fresh transfers are rarely performed when PGT-A results are pending. Understanding what FET involves … Ler mais

Before trying to conceive after 35, many women and their healthcare providers consider a preconception evaluation — a review of health history, lifestyle factors, and a targeted set of lab tests designed to identify conditions that could affect fertility, pregnancy, or the health of a future pregnancy. The specific tests that are recommended vary based … Ler mais

Choosing a fertility clinic is one of the more consequential decisions in the fertility treatment process — and for women over 35, the choice often carries additional weight given the role that timing and protocol optimization can play in outcomes. Clinics vary considerably in their experience with older patients, their success rate reporting methods, their … Ler mais

For women navigating fertility treatments after 35, the question of cost is rarely simple. IVF, IUI, diagnostic testing, medications, and monitoring appointments can add up quickly — and insurance coverage remains inconsistent across states and plans. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) represent one category of financial tool that many women find … Ler mais

One of the earliest financial questions that comes up when exploring fertility treatments is whether insurance will help cover the cost. The answer depends on a combination of factors — where you live, who your employer is, what kind of insurance plan you have, and how your situation is clinically defined. Understanding the landscape can … Ler mais

For women over 35 exploring IVF, the financial picture can feel as complex as the medical one. Costs vary widely depending on clinic, location, protocol, and individual circumstances — and understanding what drives that variation can help with planning before a first consultation. This overview isn’t a quote or a guarantee of what treatment will … Ler mais

Perimenopause is most commonly discussed as a transition that begins in the mid-to-late 40s — but for a meaningful subset of women, the earliest signs appear earlier, sometimes in their mid-30s. The idea that perimenopause can start at 35 surprises many women, partly because public health messaging tends to focus on the more typical timeline, … Ler mais