One of the main consequences of delaying the age of having a baby is the fact of having to resort to assisted reproduction techniques to achieve it.
The woman's age is not the only factor that affects reproduction; it is also important to take into account sperm quality.
However, in women of advanced age, the most indicated fertility treatment is usually in vitro fertilization (IVF) with PGT to genetically analyze the embryos, or egg donation.
Read the full article on: What is the best biological age to become a mother? ( 80).
By Javier Suárez (expert in health management), José María Sánchez Jordán M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/21/2026
