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Yes, many women get pregnant naturally after 35.NICE figures show that around 82% of women aged 35 to 39 conceive within a year of trying, and 90% within two years. But your chance of getting pregnant each month falls more quickly from your mid-30s. So if you’re 36 or over, see your GP after six months of trying, and consider checking your fertility early. Turning 35 can feel like a deadline, but your fertility doesn’t drop off overnight on your birthday. It does change, though, and knowing how can help you make the most of your time. This guide explains your chances of getting pregnant after 35, when to get help, the tests and treatments available, and how to look after yourself and your pregnancy. Quick facts Want to know where you stand? Hertility’s Advanced Hormone and Fertility Test checks your ovarian reserve and the hormones that affect your fertility from home. It comes with a doctor-written report and clear next steps. Can you get pregnant naturally after 35? Yes. Most women aged 35 to 39 can still get pregnant naturally, although it may take longer than in their 20s or early 30s, because the chance of conceiving each month is lower. Some women also conceive naturally in their early 40s. Your age is only part of the picture, though. Some women have a lower ovarian reserve than average for their age. Conditions that can affect fertility, such as endometriosis, fibroids and blocked fallopian tubes, also become more common as you get older. Two women of the same age can have very different chances, so it’s worth understanding your own fertility rather than going by age alone. What are your chances of getting pregnant after 35? Most women aged 35 to 39 get pregnant within two years of trying. According to NICE, among women having regular unprotected sex: The bigger change is in your chance each month. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), around 1 in 4 women in their 20s and early 30s get pregnant in any one cycle. By 40, it’s around 1 in 10. ACOG also notes that fertility starts to decline gradually from around 32, then more quickly after 37. What are the chances of getting pregnant at 40? At 40, your chance of getting pregnant in any one cycle is around 1 in 10. It’s more likely to take longer to conceive, or to need fertility treatment. Many women still get pregnant in their early 40s, but fewer do so naturally than in their 30s. By the mid-40s, natural pregnancy becomes unlikely for most women. If you’re 40 or over, it’s worth speaking to a GP or fertility specialist before you start trying, or as soon as you start. Why does fertility decline after 35? Fertility declines after 35 because you have fewer eggs, and more of them have chromosomal abnormalities. You’re born with all the eggs you’ll ever have, around 1 to 2 million, and estimates suggest this falls to around 25,000 by your late 30s. This is why it can take longer to get pregnant as you get older, and why the risk of miscarriage rises. NHS figures put the chance of miscarriage at around 1 in 10 pregnancies for women under 30, up to 2 in 10 for women aged 35 to 39 and more than 5 in 10 for women over 45. Your partner’s age matters too. Sperm quality declines with age, particularly from around 40 to 45. That can mean it takes longer to conceive, and it’s linked with a slightly higher risk of miscarriage. Read more about how ageing affects fertility. When should you get help if you’re trying to get pregnant over 35? If you’re 36 or over, NHS guidance is to see your GP if you haven’t conceived after six months of regular unprotected sex. That’s sooner than the one year advised for younger women. It’s worth speaking to your GP or a fertility specialist before you start trying, or as soon as you start, if you: You don’t have to wait for NHS investigations to find out what’s going on. Hertility’s Advanced Hormone and Fertility Test checks your ovarian reserve and the hormones that affect your cycle from home, with a doctor-written report. If you need to look further, you can book a Pelvic Ultrasound Scan to check your womb and ovaries and count your follicles. A Private Gynaecologist Consultation can also look at your history in depth. What fertility tests should you have after 35? After 35, the most useful fertility tests are: AMH and AFC show how many eggs you have, but not their quality, and they don’t predict whether you’ll conceive naturally. After 35, their real value is helping you decide how quickly to act and whether to consider treatment. Read our guide to female fertility tests. Test with Hertility. You can start building your fertility picture with Hertility, without waiting lists or a GP referral. Hertility’s Advanced Hormone and Fertility Test checks your ovarian reserve and the hormones that affect your cycle from home, with a doctor-written report. If you need to look further, you can book a Pelvic Ultrasound Scan to check your womb and ovaries and count your follicles. A Private Gynaecologist Consultation can also look at your history in depth. How can you improve your chances of getting pregnant after 35? The most important steps are to get checked early, have regular sex, take folic acid and look after your general health. Get checked early. After 35, a fertility assessment early on can save you valuable time, even if everything turns out to be fine. Have regular sex.It is recommended to have sex every two to three days throughout your cycle. This covers your fertile window, the five days before ovulation and the day itself, without needing to time sex exactly. Sperm can survive for up to five days, but an egg only survives for around 12 to 24 hours after it’s released. Check […]