Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) can compensate, although only to some extent, some of the effects of age on female fertility. For this purpose, the techniques available are preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and egg or embryo donation.
In addition, a young woman who wishes to postpone childbearing can preserve her eggs by vitrification. Thanks to this, the woman will be able to use the frozen eggs (obtained at a young age) in the future, when she feels ready for pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Becoming a mother after the age of 30 – Advantages and disadvantages ( 32).
By Elena Santiago Romero M.D. (gynecologist), Jana Bechthold M.D. (gynaecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 12/02/2021
