Getting Pregnant After 40

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Dr. Norbert Gleicher

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10/8/2018

Is getting pregnant over 40 possible?

It is common for a woman to consider having a baby after 40, whether for the first time or to add more children to the family. At CHR, we specialize in helping women get pregnant over 40 with their own eggs using a treatment plan best suited to their individual clinical circumstances.

After a few years of steady increase, in 2016, the share of our patients who are over 40 hit an all-time high of over 60%. These numbers didn't come as a shock: our pregnancy success rates for this group of women are among the best in the world, and older women specifically seek out our physicians' expertise to maximize their chances of getting pregnant after 40, using their own eggs rather than donor eggs.

The right treatment early increases the chances of getting pregnant after 40

For women over 40, the most common cause of infertility is diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), also called low functional ovarian reserve (LFOR), a condition characterized by a low number of eggs in a woman's ovaries and/or impaired development of these existing eggs. A diagnosis of DOR in women over 40 needs to be made rapidly so that effective treatment can quickly follow.

CHR meets many women who have postponed treatment for DOR while "watching and waiting," trying relatively ineffective treatments like IUI, or undergoing endless tests at other fertility centers. Unfortunately, without effective treatment, the chances of pregnancy after 40 can only get worse with time. Not a day passes when we don't hear patients say, "Doctor, I wish I'd known about your center years ago when I was doing such and such..."

The chances of a successful pregnancy in your 40s decline as time goes on, so we recommend that any woman above age 40 who is interested in having children seek treatment at our center as early as possible.

Only at CHR: Innovative fertility treatments for women over 40

With more than 30 years of experience in treating women who are trying to get pregnant after 40, in addition to having published hundreds of research studies on this topic, the CHR is considered one of the world's leading centers for the treatment of DOR. Our physicians and scientists have developed many "firsts" in fertility treatments for women over 40 - including the use of DHEA supplementation, androgen monitoring, and early egg retrieval, which has evolved into highly individualized egg retrieval (HIER) — that have really contributed to the ever-improving chance of pregnancy for this group of women. Many of these treatments (and more importantly, our individualized approach) are available only at CHR.

I really appreciate Dr. Gleicher for not dismissing me because of my age. I have more hope for our family building working with his team.

A.J. Google

The best in vitro clinics are not only professional, they also treat you as if you were part of the family. I have my 6-year-old daughter thanks to that great team.

T.Z. Google

Dr Gleicher and Dr Barad changed our lives! After many failed ivf attempts and miscarriages from natural conceptions, I booked a call with Dr Gleicher as his YouTube on being hypoallergenic and thyroid issues can cause miscarriage. He correctly diagnosed me on the phone and then confirmed with blood tests I have an autoimmune disorder (ANA positive) and need steroids the first trimester. He implanted 2 embryos (created when I was 43/44 and at age 47 I got pregnant!) I have a healthy 3 year old now. I only wish I would have talked to him earlier. Dr Barad did the implantation and has a great technique, this is art and science! I can’t thank them enough!

A.B. Google

The most knowledgeable, professional and caring medical staff. Feel truly cared for during this difficult journey.

A.B. Google

Our daughter had her first birthday on February 6th. She’s extremely smart, and super sweet. She brings us so much joy, and we can never adequately thank Dr. Barad enough for all his help to make it possible!

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