Delayed motherhood is a reality.<\/p>\n
Current lifestyles and the pursuit of greater personal, economic, or career stability lead many women to postpone becoming a mother.<\/p>\n
The data is revealing in this regard: in 1975<\/strong>, the average age of motherhood for Spanish women was 25.06 years<\/strong>; currently<\/strong>, it stands at 31.9 years<\/strong>, the highest in the European Union.<\/p>\n Furthermore, nowadays, nearly 80% of women aged 25 to 29 have not had their first child<\/strong>, and the percentage of first-time mothers over the age of 40 is at 19% (2018 Spain Fertility Survey).<\/p>\n However, becoming a mother “spontaneously” after the age of 40 is challenging<\/a>, and often, assisted reproductive techniques <\/strong>are necessary.<\/p>\n In fact, 48% of our patients have crossed this age barrier.<\/p>\n The main challenge of postponing motherhood is the decline in fertility, as both the quantity and quality of eggs decrease drastically after the age of 35<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As a woman ages, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities increases, leading to a higher risk of miscarriage or the baby being born with conditions like Down syndrome. Seeking pregnancy after the age of 40<\/strong> also comes with a greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth due to a higher incidence of uterine pathologies such as fibroids, polyps, or adenomyosis.<\/p>\n So, can you become a first-time mother at 40?<\/strong> What alternatives are available?<\/p>\n One of the best options if you plan to delay motherhood<\/a> is to freeze your own eggs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Ideally, this should be done before the age of 30<\/strong>, when your ovarian reserve is still optimal.<\/p>\n Both ovarian stimulation and the extraction procedure are relatively straightforward and virtually free of side effects (the former involves hormonal treatment, and the latter is a non-invasive surgical procedure performed under sedation).<\/p>\n Eggs can be preserved for years with the same reproductive potential as when they were vitrified.<\/p>\n Another option if you are trying to become a mother at the age of 40 is In Vitro Fertilization<\/strong><\/a> (IVF), although having a good ovarian reserve<\/strong> is necessary.<\/p>\n After the age of 38, it is usually recommended to undergo a test known as Preimplantation Genetic Testing<\/strong><\/a> (PGT) to detect abnormalities in the genetic material of embryos.<\/p>\n The goal is to select and transfer higher quality embryos<\/strong>, free from genetic or chromosomal alterations, to reduce the risk of miscarriage and implantation failures, thereby increasing the chances of having a healthy child.<\/p>\n The Revitalize treatment<\/a>, developed by Juana Crespo, combines various techniques to improve ovarian and uterine functionality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Revitalize Ovary is recommended for women with previous failed reproductive treatments where poor ovular or embryonic cavity function<\/strong> is suspected.<\/p>\n By administering growth factor-rich cells, there is an improvement in the morphological quality of embryos in subsequent cycles <\/strong>after Revitalize, up to 40% in women between 40-42 years old.<\/p>\n Women with low ovarian reserves, failed treatments, and\/or poor embryo quality can become mothers at 40 thanks to egg donation<\/a>.<\/p>\n In other words, it involves a conventional IVF procedure but using a donor’s egg.<\/p>\n Egg donors are young and healthy women.<\/p>\n Egg donors are young and healthy women who, after thorough medical and psychological examinations, are determined to be eligible donors.<\/p>\n In general, egg donation treatments have high success rates as long as other factors that may cause infertility have been ruled out.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Juana Crespo has one of the highest success rates in Europe thanks to the quality of our egg donation programs and rigorous, personalized endometrial preparation<\/a>: 80% of our patients achieve pregnancy in the first transfer<\/strong>, and 95% in an average of 1.2 transfers using this technique.<\/p>\n Becoming a mother at 40 has some advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n However, while maturity, discipline, motivation, and emotional stability positively influence late pregnancies, the likelihood of certain complications during pregnancy and childbirth, especially in first-time mothers, increases. Some of the risks associated with pregnancy after the age of 40<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n In any case, experts emphasize that some of these complications not only depend on age but also on the woman’s prior health status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Additionally, such pregnancies usually have more control<\/strong>, so it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle (exercise, eat a balanced diet, etc.) and follow all medical recommendations (regularly monitor weight and blood pressure, undergo routine tests).<\/p>\n If you want to become a mother at 40, the Juana Crespo Team specializes in highly complex Assisted Reproduction<\/a>. With a track record of over 35 years, we have successfully resolved cases considered impossible, thanks to a high level of specialization and a comprehensive treatment strategy that involves the entire reproductive system.<\/p>\nTechniques for becoming a mother after 40<\/h2>\n
Fertility preservation<\/h3>\n
IVF with PGT<\/h3>\n
Revitalize<\/h3>\n
Egg Donation<\/h3>\n
Is it risky to become a mother at 40? Pros and cons of this decision<\/h2>\n
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Your fertility in the hands of Equipo Juana Crespo<\/h2>\n