as women reach their thirties they experience a decline in fertility. furthermore complications during pregnancy are more common when women reach age 35. age-related decline in fertility may be due in part to the following: a decrease in the number and health of the eggs to be ovulated. changes in the hormones resulting in altered ovulation. fewer number of eggs. a decrease in sperm counts. a decrease in the frequency of intercourse. the presence of other medical and gynecologic conditions such as endometriosis which may interfere with conception.
how does age affect fertility?