The role of age in IVF treatment cannot be undermined. Women in their early 20s and 30s have the brightest chances of getting pregnant through IVF treatment. As per a report, the percentage of live births per egg retrieval is:
For women less than 35 years: 54.5%
The age group of 35-37: 41.1%
The age group of 38-40: 26.7%
The age group of 41-42: 13.8%
The age group 43 and above: 4.2%
The risks associated with pregnancy after 40 years are premature delivery, genetic abnormalities, complications in pregnancy, fetal mortality and life-threatening complications, chances of diabetes, preeclampsia, and miscarriage. The age of a woman is a big determinant for IVF to give the best results.