Women Health: Many women suffer cultural pressure from family members, notably mothers and mothers-in-law, to start having children soon after marriage. While the decision to conceive should be totally up to the woman, medical research suggests that the optimal age for conception is between 19 and 23 years. In modern medical practice, the majority of women seeking to conceive are between the ages of 30 and 35. However, a woman is born with a limited number of eggs, and the amount and quality of these eggs decrease with age—most notably after 30 and even more severely after 35. Miscarriages, congenital abnormalities, diabetes, hypertension, and premature labour become more common as fertility declines.
To address delayed pregnancies, egg and embryo freezing have emerged as effective options. Egg freezing is indicated for unmarried women who are unsure when they will find a permanent partner, especially those under 30, because egg quality is highest at younger ages. Embryo freezing is ideal for married couples in stable relationships who want to postpone childbirth. These approaches maintain the biological integrity of eggs or embryos, providing a dependable backup for future pregnancies. Regardless of the option taken, maintaining a healthy lifestyle—including adequate sleep, a balanced protein-rich diet, stress management, and regular physical activity—is crucial for keeping fertility and improving pregnancy outcomes.