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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 43 MIN

IVF When You’re Older: Can You Improve Your Odds?

from Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast · host Hannah Pearn

I am with Dr. Christina Hickman from Avenue's Fertility Clinic to discuss the advancements in fertility treatments, particularly for individuals over 40. She emphasizes the importance of understanding age-related fertility challenges, the role of technology such as PGTA and AI in improving outcomes, and the significance of mental well-being during the IVF journey. We discuss:Why IVF is not a guaranteed solution for age-related fertility issues.How technological advancements have significantly improved IVF success rates.How PGTA helps identify embryos with the right chromosomes, increasing chances of pregnancy.How egg freezing can be a strategic option for women over 40.Why mitochondrial health is crucial for egg quality and fertility.How men's fertility issues are often overlooked but equally important.Why individualized IVF protocols are essential for older patients.Why mental well-being and joy during treatment can positively impact fertility outcomes.If you'd like more support for IVF prep you can grab a spot on our ⁠Optimise Your IVF Outcomes talk here⁠For more fertility support & Care:💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility support and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

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