Is age a factor in trying to conceive ?

[mummy of many]

At the end of this month I turn the big 40!

I`ve had 4 boys & 1 daughter,ages from 19 to 5 years.....but would like another little girl.
Do you think I should be worried about my age?

I hear alot of negativity about age factor for us ladies,should I just ignore people`s comments and do my own thing?
Thanks ladies.

[chody47]

From what I can tell it is for some people and not for others. Some young people have much more trouble than people in their 40s and visa versa.

[RainbowRiver]

I say go for it!
Age is always a factor regardless, and I wouldn't let it stop you from trying

Good luck TTC!

[bubno.3]

and you want too so even more go for it

[juniper76]

Yes, age definitely plays a part, but it's not the whole story. As you get older, you have fewer chromosomally-normal eggs, but it becomes more of a problem when you are also running out of eggs (ie nearing menopause). I am only 36, but I have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), so my age is very much against me because I have very few eggs left and most of them will be chromosomally-abnormal. If I had a normal ovarian reserve, my age would be less of a problem. If I were 10 years younger with the same DOR I would have a much better chance of conceiving because I'd have more good eggs.

If you want to TTC, then I wouldn't let other people's concerns about your age stop you. Quite frankly, it's none of their business (unless it's your husband or someone else supporting/responsible for your family). If you are not successful in the first 6 months, then I'd see your Dr for a referral to a specialist; they can do testing to determine if there are any other factors working against you.

[mummy of many]

Thank you ladies for you input,my hubby is so excited,so I guess we can only try.

[Mildez]

Yes I would ignore other peoples comments and do your own thing. Obviously the older you get the higher chance of certain things occuring like not falling pregnant, increased risk of m/c and a few chromosomal abnormalities but there is still a good chance you will fall pregnant with a healthy baby. If I wanted another baby at 40 I would still ttc regardless of statistics any what others say.

[bubno.3]

I fell easily at 38 and again at 40 and all well .... i say go for it