Trying to get pregnant after 35

Trying to conceive after 35 can bring a heavy emotional toll. Explore what research shows and coping approaches some women find helpful.

Cycles changing in your late 30s? Learn what research says about perimenopause, fertility, and other causes of irregular periods after 35.

Considering egg freezing after 35? Here’s what research suggests about success rates, timing, and realistic expectations—explained clearly and without the alarm.

Curious about luteal phase length after 35 and what it might mean for conception? Here’s what research suggests, and when a chat with your provider may help.

AMH testing after 35 offers a window into ovarian reserve, but not the whole picture. Here’s what the research says—and what it doesn’t.

For women managing celiac disease while trying to conceive after 35, questions about how the condition might intersect with fertility often come up — sometimes for the first time, if celiac disease was diagnosed later in life or remained undiagnosed for years. It’s a reasonable thing to wonder about, especially given how celiac disease affects … Ler mais

Quitting smoking or vaping before trying to conceive is a topic that comes up often for women planning pregnancy after 35, and it’s understandable to want clear, evidence-based information rather than judgment. Many women arrive at this conversation already aware that tobacco use is discouraged during pregnancy — the less-discussed part is how it may … Ler mais

For women who had a tubal ligation earlier in life and later find themselves wanting to conceive again, the decision to explore reversal surgery often comes with a mix of hope and uncertainty. Circumstances change — a new partner, a shift in family plans, or simply a different chapter of life — and the question … Ler mais

Trying to conceive after 35 often unfolds alongside a social landscape that can feel strangely mismatched to what you’re experiencing. Friends may already have their children, coworkers may not know what you’re navigating each month, and even well-meaning family members can say things that land wrong. This particular kind of loneliness — being surrounded by … Ler mais

For women who conceived their first child without difficulty, a slower path the second time around can feel disorienting and, at times, isolating. Secondary infertility — difficulty conceiving after a prior successful pregnancy — is more common than many people realize, and after 35, age-related changes can play a larger role than they did the … Ler mais