{"id":70948,"date":"2020-04-23T23:18:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T05:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=125"},"modified":"2022-06-14T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:49:48","slug":"trying-to-conceive-after-age-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/trying-to-conceive-after-age-35\/","title":{"rendered":"Trying to Conceive After Age 35"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many women today find themselves trying to conceive after the age\u00a0of 35. This opportunity can be full of joy and riddled with questions.\u00a0Despite some challenges, many women in their thirties and forties successfully\u00a0conceive.<\/p>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/resources\/fertility-products-resource-guide\/\">Ultimate Fertility Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong> provides the information you need on fertility, tips on how to get pregnant faster, and how to boost fertility through sometimes simple tweaks to your lifestyle and approach. The guide is easy to read and meant for anybody wanting to increase their ability to conceive. It&#8217;s a free download and includes coupon codes for essential products. Even free Nightfood Nighttime Ice Cream.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the challenges when trying to conceive after age 35?<\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of the age-related decline in fertility is less frequent <a title=\"Understanding Ovulation\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/understanding-ovulation\/\">ovulation<\/a>. As women age, they begin to have occasional cycles where an egg is never released. Egg quality and quantity also decline in a woman\u2019s 30s and 40s. While the total number of eggs cannot be increased, research has shown that egg quality can be improved.\u00a0 Supplements containing Myo-inositol, folic acid and melatonin have been shown to help improve egg quality and ovarian function.<br \/>\n<strong>Other\u00a0reasons conceiving after 35 may be more difficult include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infection or surgery that caused scar tissue around the fallopian\u00a0tubes or cervix<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Endometriosis\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/endometriosis\/\">Endometriosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Fibroid Tumors; Fibroid Uterus\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/fibroid-tumors\/\">Fibroids<\/a> or\u00a0uterine disorders<\/li>\n<li>A decrease in cervical fluid<\/li>\n<li>Chronic health problems such as <a title=\"High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\/\">high blood pressure<\/a> or <a title=\"Diabetes During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/diabetes-during-pregnancy\/\">diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Miscarriage\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/miscarriage\/\">Miscarriage<\/a>\u00a0is also more common in women over 35. This is often caused by the increased\u00a0incidence of chromosomal abnormalities. <strong>Women aged 35-45 have a 20-35\u00a0% chance of miscarriage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I increase my chances of conception?<\/h3>\n<p>Trying to conceive after 35 may seem overwhelming, but there are many\u00a0things you can do to make <a title=\"Getting Pregnant\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/\">getting pregnant<\/a> easier.<br \/>\n<strong>Here are some things\u00a0to remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Schedule a pre-conception\u00a0appointment &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>You and your health care provider can review\u00a0your medical history, current medications and overall lifestyle.\u00a0This gives you the opportunity to address any concerns about trying\u00a0to conceive after age 35.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women over age 35 take longer to conceive &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>The average\u00a0time it takes a couple over 35 to conceive is 1-2 years, so try\u00a0to remain positive if you do not become pregnant immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A woman who is physically, mentally and emotionally healthy\u00a0is more likely to conceive &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Pregnancy and Alcohol\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/pregnancy-and-alcohol\/\">Alcohol<\/a>, <a title=\"Smoking During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/smoking-during-pregnancy\/\">smoking<\/a>, and <a title=\"Caffeine and Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/caffeine-and-pregnancy\/\">caffeine<\/a>\u00a0can negatively affect fertility. Being overweight or underweight\u00a0can also affect fertility by interfering with hormone function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Observing your fertility signs can tell you a lot about\u00a0your body &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Recording your basal body temperature and cervical\u00a0fluid can help you pinpoint the best time to have intercourse while\u00a0trying to conceive. These fertility signs can also reveal if you\u00a0are ovulating regularly. Becoming familiar with your fertility will\u00a0also help you determine whether you are experiencing <a title=\"Pregnancy Symptoms \u2014 Early Signs of Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/early-pregnancy-symptoms\/\">signs\u00a0and symptoms of pregnancy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider taking an at-home fertility screening test &#8211; \u00a0<\/strong>There are over-the-counter tests that help screen for key elements affecting female and male fertility. This often gives couples peace of\u00a0mind as they move through the journey to conceive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit your health care provider if you haven\u2019t conceived\u00a0after 6 months of purposeful intercourse. <\/strong>If you have not\u00a0conceived after 6 months, contact your health care provider to discuss\u00a0the possibility of fertility testing. You may decide to consult\u00a0a fertility specialist at this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><!--more--><strong>Want to Know More?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/infertility\/\">Infertility 101: What You Need to Know First<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/infertility\/male-infertility\/\">Male Infertility<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/infertility\/female-infertility\/\">Female Infertility<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/infertility\/infertility-medications\/\">Infertility Medications<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"citation-heading\">Compiled using information from the following sources:<\/p>\n<p class=\"citation-source\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\">March of Dimes<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"citation-source\">2. Your Pregnancy After 35 Revised Ed. Curtis, Glade B., M.D., OB\/GYN, et al, Ch. 1 &amp; 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"citation-source\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\">WebMD<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"citation-url\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many women today find themselves trying to conceive after the age\u00a0of 35. This opportunity can be full of joy and riddled with questions.\u00a0Despite some challenges, many women in their thirties and forties successfully\u00a0conceive. Our Ultimate Fertility Resource Guide provides the information you need on fertility, tips on how to get pregnant faster, and how to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[50,51],"tags":[],"faq-categories":[8401],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.11 (Yoast SEO v20.11) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Trying to Conceive After Age 35 - American Pregnancy Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Women have difficulty trying to conceive after the age\u00a0of 35. 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