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    This document provides 9 things to know about having kids in the future. It summarizes that female fertility declines sharply after age 35 and most eggs are gone by 37, while men can produce sperm their whole lives but quality declines with age. It notes pregnancy is only possible around 5 days before until the day of ovulation, and having regular sex during this window boosts chances. Fertility success rates are highest - around 20% per month - for women under 30, dropping to 5% by age 40, especially if the male partner is over 45 which increases miscarriage risk. Most couples get pregnant within a year but those who have trouble for 12+ months (6+ for older women) should see a doctor, as infertility or

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    This document provides 9 things to know about having kids in the future. It summarizes that female fertility declines sharply after age 35 and most eggs are gone by 37, while men can produce sperm their whole lives but quality declines with age. It notes pregnancy is only possible around 5 days before until the day of ovulation, and having regular sex during this window boosts chances. Fertility success rates are highest - around 20% per month - for women under 30, dropping to 5% by age 40, especially if the male partner is over 45 which increases miscarriage risk. Most couples get pregnant within a year but those who have trouble for 12+ months (6+ for older women) should see a doctor, as infertility or

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    En Fertility Education Poster

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    This document provides 9 things to know about having kids in the future. It summarizes that female fertility declines sharply after age 35 and most eggs are gone by 37, while men can produce sperm their whole lives but quality declines with age. It notes pregnancy is only possible around 5 days before until the day of ovulation, and having regular sex during this window boosts chances. Fertility success rates are highest - around 20% per month - for women under 30, dropping to 5% by age 40, especially if the male partner is over 45 which increases miscarriage risk. Most couples get pregnant within a year but those who have trouble for 12+ months (6+ for older women) should see a doctor, as infertility or

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    Do you want

    to have KIDS
    in the future?
    9 THINGS YOU SHOULD
    KNOW NOW

    1
    Women are born with all the eggs they are going
    to have. Female fertility declines markedly from
    2
    In one ejaculate, men produce about 100 million
    sperm. Once a month, a woman produces one
    3
    Women and men should aim to be as healthy as
    possible before they start trying for a baby.
    age 35. By age 37, 90% of the eggs are gone. egg – only ovulating about 500 eggs in her Being a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting
    From puberty men produce sperm all their life whole lifetime. alcohol and caffeine, and exercising regularly

    4 5 6
    but sperm quality declines with age. increases the chance of pregnancy and is
    important for the long-term health of children.

    20%
    12
    5 4 3 2 1
    MONTHS

    5%

    Pregnancy is only possible from about five Fertility is ageist! It’s best to start trying sooner Most people get pregnant within a year of
    days before ovulation through to the day of than later. Women younger than 30 have about trying. If you have been trying for 12 months
    ovulation – the fertile window. Having plenty a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month or more (six months if you’re a woman older
    of sex during these days boosts the chance but this drops to about 5% at age 40. When the than 35) without success, it’s time to talk to
    of pregnancy. male partner is over the age of 45 there is your doctor about your options as you may
    increased risk of miscarriage and certain have infertility.

    7 8 9
    conditions in the offspring, such as autism.

    Sexually transmitted infections (including HIV IVF cannot work miracles. The chance of having Fertility treatment can help infertile
    and genital tuberculosis), mumps after puberty, a baby after one IVF attempt is around 30% for heterosexual couples, same-sex couples
    an undescended testicle, polycystic ovary women aged under 35, but only about 10% for and single people have children. Talk to a
    syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual cycle women aged between 40 and 44 and over 45 fertility expert about the available options.
    problems, some environmental pollutants and it’s almost zero.
    workplace chemicals can affect fertility. If you
    have concerns, talk to your doctor.

    This poster was produced in collaboration with the global groups and brands listed above.
    For more information visit www.fertilityed.uk or www.yourfertility.org.au. Fertility education is effective see https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey107.

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