Fertility doctors play a critical role in helping couples and individuals achieve their dream of starting a family. However, for women in their 40s, the experience of trying to conceive can be stressful and filled with fear.

This fear is often instilled by well-meaning doctors who suggest that women 40+ are too old or have old eggs or no eggs. This can create a sense of hopelessness and despair for these women, making it even more difficult for them to conceive.

It's important to understand that age is a factor when it comes to fertility, but it's not the only factor. A woman's fertility is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. But guess what?

... woman's fertility doesn't start and stop in her twenties. You can have a healthy pregnancy into your late 40s and beyond!

While the chances of getting pregnant naturally decrease with age, this does not mean that women 40+ can't conceive. With the right approach and support, women in their 40s can still successfully have a baby.

One of the key reasons why doctors may instill fear in women in their 40s is due to a lack of true understanding of the emotional complexity of fertility. It's true that as a woman gets older, her egg reserve decreases and the quality of her eggs declines.

However, this does NOT mean that a woman 40+ has "old eggs" or no eggs. It's important to remember that every woman is unique and there are a variety of factors that can influence a woman's fertility at any age.

Another reason why doctors may instill fear in women 40+ is due to a lack of knowledge about alternative or holistic approaches to fertility.

Many doctors may only be familiar with traditional fertility treatments such as IVF and may not be aware of alternative approaches such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, or mind-body therapies.

These alternative approaches are scientifically proven to be effective in helping to improve fertility and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.

It's important to remember that the body needs to feel safe to conceive. When the body is in a state of fear or stress, the nervous system becomes activated, releasing stress hormones that can inhibit conception.

This is why it's so important for women 40+ to work with a healthcare professional who can provide a holistic approach to fertility and who can help create a sense of safety and nourishment in the body.

When you create a sense of safety and nourishment in your body, you are allowing your body to heal, to thrive, including the cells, and the cells in your ovaries to be the healthiest that they can be and therefore you are improving your egg quality.

Chinese herbal medicine, for example, can be used to support the overall health of the reproductive system and to address specific issues that may be impacting fertility, such as hormonal imbalances, poor egg quality, and a thin endometrial lining.

Chinese herbs are chosen specifically to support the unique needs of each individual and can be used in conjunction with Western medicine to enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.

In conclusion, it's important for women 40+ to understand that age is a factor when it comes to fertility, but it's far from the only factor.

With the right approach and support, women in their 40s can still successfully have a baby. It's important to work with a fertility expert who understands and can provide a holistic approach to fertility using Chinese Medicine.

Want to learn more about how a holistic Fertility Coach can help get you pregnant if you are over 40, and even if all else has failed? I suggest getting on a free 60-minute fertility strategy call so that we can help you understand your fertility situation better:

https://pregnancyaccelerator.com/fertilitycall

Dr Fiona Tassoni, MASc, BHSc

Fertility Coach

Doctor of Chinese Medicine