Last Update: February 01, 2023, 18:08 IST
Some believe that 20 years is the right age for marriage while some claim that 30 years is the right age for marriage.
While fertility declines with age, most healthy women are biologically capable of having children until menopause.
We often hear that men and women should get married at a young age to avoid the hassle of having children. The right age for marriage is a matter of debate. Some believe that 20 years is the right age for marriage while some claim that 30 years is the right age for marriage.
According to Healthline, the fertility of both men and women has been shown to decline with age, and having a baby later in life can increase the risk of experiencing pregnancy complications. However, just because you’re in your 30s or 40s doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy baby.
normal childbearing age
According to a report in Medical News Today, there is no right age to have a baby. Women can usually have children from adolescence until menopause. Men, on the other hand, can remain fertile until their 60s or 70s.
decreased fertility
According to a report by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, women experience a slight decline in fertility in their early 30s. Fertility declines significantly between the ages of 35 to 45. The report further states that a healthy woman in her 30s has about 20 per cent chances of conceiving every month. By age 40, that figure drops to less than 5 percent per cycle. There is no definite age-related limit on male fertility. However, sperm quality declines slightly as men age.
Complications can occur regardless of age
A person’s ability to conceive is not just dependent on age. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 12-13 percent of couples in the United States face problems getting pregnant, regardless of their age.
About one-third of infertility cases are due to fertility problems in women. Another one-third of such cases are due to fertility problems in men. The remaining cases are caused by a combination of male and female issues or problems that cannot be determined.
There is no right age to have children
While fertility declines with age, most healthy women are biologically capable of having children until menopause. Most healthy men can remain fertile into their 60s and 70s. Some people may be biologically ready to conceive, but not financially or emotionally ready to care for a child. Therefore, all factors must be considered before deciding to have a child.
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