Pregnancy in your forties is not as easy as you think. Although it is possible to get pregnant without fertility treatment, you will have higher chances of having trouble conceiving. When you reach the age of 45, it is almost impossible to get pregnant with your own eggs. If you have been diagnosed with infertility, you are likely to think your options are just limited to adoption and surrogacy. However, egg donation is an alternative method that can be the solution to your problem. Sadly, not all women are well-informed and they believe in the following myths:

Pregnancy in your 40’s is Easy and can Take Place Whenever you Want

After you hit the age of 40, you just have a 5% chance of getting pregnant in any given month. Although there is a possibility of conception, it is imperative to know that the most valuable and irreversible factor that affects success is time. This is because of a steady decline in egg quality which starts if a woman is in her early thirties and speeds up in her late thirties.

Women are the Only Ones who Suffer Fertility Problems

Men and women in their 20s tend to suffer an equal chance of experiencing infertility for either partner. Those who have a female partner in their late 30s or 40s will have a higher chance of infertility of because of reduced egg quality.

It is Only Possible to Conceive with your Eggs

Women who hit the age of 40 and are treated for infertility have a 25% chance of getting pregnant with their own eggs. As they reach the age of 43, their chance reduces to 10% and by age 44, their chance will only be 1.6%. Women who cannot use their own eggs can get pregnant using donor eggs no matter what their age is. Women who are 40 years old who use donor eggs give birth at a 45% rate. Also, it is possible to preserve your fertility by having your eggs frozen earlier if you want to get pregnant at 40.

You can Have a Baby If you are Fit, Healthy, and Look Great

You stay physically active, maintain a healthy diet, and stay in shape. However, these activities won’t have an effect on your ovary. The fact is that consuming nutritious foods and maintaining a healthy weight can boost your fertility and help in balancing ovulatory disorders. But, this does not impact your ovarian supply and your eggs’ health. This means that your health and fitness do not guarantee your ability to conceive a baby.