How to Get Pregnant After Age 35

Trying to conceive and wondering whether it is too late to get pregnant after 35? Being labeled “advanced maternal age” can make one birthday feel like a fertility cliff. But trying to get pregnant at 35 and 40 are not the same conversation, so should you keep trying on your own, get tested now, or discuss treatment before more time passes?

In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what actually changes as you move through your late 30s and into your 40s. She breaks down your chances of pregnancy, egg quality and miscarriage risk, when to request a fertility evaluation, which tests to ask for, how to track ovulation, and where egg freezing, IUI, IVF, and PGT may fit, helping you understand your options and use your time intentionally without letting fear make the decision for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 What Happens to Fertility After 35?

01:24 Is 35 Too Late to Get Pregnant?

03:19 What Are Your Chances of Getting Pregnant Each Month?

04:17 Egg Quantity vs. Egg Quality After 35

05:26 What Are Your Chances of Getting Pregnant at 38?

06:29 What Are Your Chances of Getting Pregnant After 40?

07:35 How Does Age Affect Chromosomal Abnormalities?

11:04 Does Paternal Age Affect Fertility?

13:01 Can You Carry a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s?