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Understanding ovarian reserve and fertility
2:05:22 - 2:19:42 (14:20)
The number of follicles that leave the ovarian reserve each month can indicate the number of eggs still in reserve, but it's not always an accurate predictor of fertility. Women 30 years old or younger should try at least five or six times to conceive before seeking fertility treatment.
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Women 30 years old or younger should repeat trying to conceive at least five or six times before considering medical intervention, while women over 35 years should attempt to conceive naturally for about a year or a year and a half before consulting an OBGYN for medical intervention.
2:05:22 - 2:08:52 (03:29)
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Women 30 years old or younger should repeat trying to conceive at least five or six times before considering medical intervention, while women over 35 years should attempt to conceive naturally for about a year or a year and a half before consulting an OBGYN for medical intervention.
ChapterUnderstanding ovarian reserve and fertility
EpisodeHow to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females
PodcastHuberman Lab
The probability of miscarriage after a successful fertilization for women aged 40 or older is about 50%.
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The probability of miscarriage after a successful fertilization for women aged 40 or older is about 50%. The fecundability, or probability of getting pregnant on a given try and over time, depends on the fertility of both males and females.
ChapterUnderstanding ovarian reserve and fertility
EpisodeHow to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs in the ovary, and the more eggs that leave the reserve each month, the higher the number of eggs that are still in reserve over time; women with fewer follicles leaving each month may have a lower ovarian reserve compared to those with 20-30 follicles leaving.
2:12:30 - 2:19:42 (07:11)
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The ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs in the ovary, and the more eggs that leave the reserve each month, the higher the number of eggs that are still in reserve over time; women with fewer follicles leaving each month may have a lower ovarian reserve compared to those with 20-30 follicles leaving.