- The fertility rate worldwide went from 4.7 children per couple in 1960 to 2.3 in 2020.
- According to INEGI, 72% of Mexican women aged 15 or over are already mothers.
- From the age of 35, female fertility begins to decrease significantly.
The decision to start a family is exclusive to each couple. Due to its relevance, you must meditate enough to choose the exact moment in which you want to procreate. At the same time, there are millions of women who want to become mothers but face a serious problem: their female fertility is not optimal.
According to data from the most recent Population and Housing Census of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)In Mexico, 72% of women aged 15 or over are mothers.
Being a mother can be challenging for many women due to the many factors that can affect female fertility. Age, health problems and hormonal problems and imbalances can affect the A woman’s ability to conceive and achieve a successful pregnancy.
“There are steps women can take to improve their chances of conceiving, such as using ovulation tests and seeking early diagnosis of health problems that affect fertility. It is important that they talk to their gynecologist about their fertility concerns and seek early treatment if necessary,” explains Dr. Roberto Santos, Kabla’s Medical Director.
According to figures from world Bankthe global fertility rate, that is, the average number of children per woman in a specific population, went from 4.7 children on average in 1960 to 2.3 in 2020.
Main factors to consider
Age is one of the most important factors affecting the female fertility. As women age, the quality and quantity of the eggs decreases. From the age of 35, fertility begins to decline significantly. At age 40, women have less than a 5% chance of becoming pregnant naturally in any given month.
Health problems also affect the female fertility. Women who have conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease have a hard time getting pregnant. In addition, those who have had cancer treatments that include radiation therapy or chemotherapy also often experience problems in procreating.
Likewise, hormonal problems affect the female fertility. For example, women with low follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels have difficulty ovulating. Women with high levels of prolactin, the hormone that stimulates the production of breast milk, also struggle in these terms when it comes to conceiving.
Caution and prevention
“Fortunately there are several steps women can take to improve their chances of conceiving. For example, the use of ovulation tests help women determine the exact moment when they are ovulating and thus improve their chances of achieving that pregnancy. It allows you to schedule sexual intercourse on the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle at times when you want to get pregnant”, points out Kabla’s Medical Director.
He adds that women who have health problems that affect fertility should also seek early medical treatment, in case they want and seek to become mothers. For example, those with endometriosis may benefit from treatment with drugs or surgery.
While women who have had cancer treatments may also benefit from fertility treatment, such as in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination. However, the best thing above all is constant attention and making decisions as a couple and determined by your gynecologist.
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