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Originally Posted by James
I guess this question would be directed at AKA_monet and others with medical training, but at what age does reproductive ability for women begin to decline?
At what age are women at their reproductive peaks?
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Like Drolefille said, generally women's fecundity is roughly peaking in the early 20's. It really starts to decline at sometime in mid-30's. It is unknown why.
Women in the 40's have an all out loss of ovulation, anovulation, roughly in their late 30's and ends in mid-40's.
However, depending on the woman, biological aging, and a variety of factors, etc. women could have children long after menopause. We are talking Biblically speaking. It doesn't mean it is impossible, but highly unlikely.
I don't think it is the depletion of eggs. Humans females have some 1 million eggs prior to birth. It is thought that ovums are produced that way for evolutionary protection with least energy usage--i.e. food consumption, etc. Most women secrete 1 ovum per month roughly starting at 9-14 years old. If said female starts her menstruation at 10 and continues until 40, it would never account to loss of all 1 million eggs. (I'll let the stats folks calculate).
The decline may have to do with unsupported endometrium if there is no problem with ovulation. It may also have loss of hormones that also decline as humans age.
If a woman ~40 year old want her own genetic children, she needs to consider vitamin and female organ supplements, and good health prior to pregnancy pursuits. Some women are lucky and do not need all of the boosting. Most are not.
I hope that answers your questions. How come you are asking?
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