Becoming a mom with your own eggs after 40 is not only possible — today, thanks to advances in reproductive medicine, it’s a reality thousands of women have achieved. While age does present a natural challenge to fertility, there are also real scientific solutions for those who aren’t ready to give up the dream of having a baby with their own genetic material.
This article is here to clear up doubts, share reliable information, and, above all, give you hope — especially if you’re in your 40s and want to have a baby with your own eggs.
What Happens to Eggs After 40?
As a woman ages, the quality and quantity of her eggs decline — a process known as ovarian aging. This biological phenomenon becomes more noticeable around age 35 and accelerates after 40.
Decline in Ovarian Reserve
Ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs a woman has left. Women are born with a finite number of eggs (about one million), but this number decreases over time. By the age of 40, a woman may have less than 5% of her original egg supply.
Changes in Egg Quality
It’s not just about quantity — quality also declines. As time passes, the likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities increases, which can make fertilization harder or affect embryo development.
What Options Are Available to Get Pregnant with Your Own Eggs After 40?
The challenges are real — but so are the solutions. Today, there are alternatives specifically designed to help women over 40 have a baby with their own eggs.
Initial Evaluation: Knowledge Comes First
Before starting any treatment, it’s essential to run the following tests:
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH): Measures ovarian reserve.
- Transvaginal Ultrasound: Counts antral follicles.
- Hormonal Profile: Evaluates overall reproductive health.
These tests allow for a personalized treatment plan, tailored to your age and specific reproductive condition.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is one of the most common and effective treatments. It involves stimulating the ovaries to collect eggs, fertilizing them in a lab with sperm, and then transferring one or more embryos into the uterus.
This process optimizes conditions and boosts the chances of success, even for women with a low ovarian reserve.
Innovations That Are Changing the Story
One of the most promising advances is the ability to rejuvenate eggs through advanced cellular micromanipulation. In some cases, this can make previously unviable eggs capable of developing into healthy embryos.
IVF MORE®: Scientifically Backed Ovarian Restoration
One such technique is IVF MORE®, an exclusive procedure that combines:
- Metabolic study of the eggs.
- Restoration of the egg to improve its quality and functionality by infusing energetic and mitochondrial factors inside the egg.
- Application of magnetic fields to promote cell division.
- In some cases, it may be necessary to use cytoplasm from donated eggs.
This procedure is designed for women who want to become moms with their own eggs, but who face challenges due to poor egg quality, advanced age, or previous IVF failures.
What If You’ve Already Tried Without Success?
Many women who are now holding their babies in their arms first went through unsuccessful treatments. At 40 or older, it’s common to have experienced frustration, misdiagnoses, or clinics that simply weren’t equipped for complex cases.
The key is not giving up — and instead, looking for fertility centers that specialize in advanced care, where each case is addressed at the root: genetically, hormonally, mitochondrially, and emotionally.
Key Factors to Improve Your Chances
Medicine is essential, but there are also personal factors that can help improve your chances of having a baby with your own eggs.
1. Don’t Delay Your Decision
Time matters. The sooner you begin the process, the higher your chances of success. Fear, lack of information, or waiting for the “perfect time” can sometimes work against you.
2. Find Specialists in Complex Cases
Not all fertility centers have the experience, technology, or protocols needed to help women over 40 using their own eggs. At Ingenes, we’ve helped thousands of women in this stage with specialized solutions that deeply consider each diagnosis and story.
We know it’s not easy — but we also know it’s possible. Our medical team thoroughly analyzes each case to create a plan that brings you closer to your dream of having a baby with your own eggs, even after 40.
3. Take Care of Your Overall Health
Having a baby with your own eggs after 40 isn’t just about science — your physical and emotional well-being plays a key role.
Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, staying active, managing stress, and trusting your medical team can all positively influence your outcome.
At Ingenes, we understand this. That’s why we support you not just with advanced technology, but with a human approach that cares for you through every step of the process. Because your overall health is a crucial part of the dream you’re about to fulfill.
What Are the Real Odds?
Success rates for pregnancies with a woman’s own eggs decline with age — but they vary depending on the treatment, medical team, and each woman’s response. In traditional IVF protocols, success rates may drop below 10% after age 42. However, with advanced methods and multi-cycle approaches, chances increase significantly.
In some cases, programs like those at Ingenes report accumulated success rates of up to 96% in multi-cycle treatments — especially when there’s a good initial response and multidisciplinary follow-up.
Common Myths About Having a Baby After 40
“I’m too old to try.”
Age is a factor, but not a sentence. What truly matters is knowing your current reproductive health and your real possibilities.
“It’s only possible with donor eggs.”
Not necessarily. While egg donation is a valid option, more and more women are achieving pregnancy with their own eggs thanks to innovative techniques like IVF MORE®.
“Treatments don’t work at this age.”
Treatments must be personalized and science-backed. When advanced protocols are used, the results can surprise you.
What Steps Can I Take Today?
If you’re over 40 and dream of having a baby with your own eggs, Ingenes is here to help you take that first step with full confidence.
The first thing is to assess your fertility through key tests — like ovarian reserve — and work with specialists who truly know how to manage cases like yours.
This isn’t about holding onto false hope — it’s about believing in a real scientific possibility. Every story here begins with an in-depth evaluation, a personalized plan, and the firm belief that yes, it is possible.
Your Dream Is Still Possible
Becoming a mom with your own eggs after 40 is more than a hope — it’s a real possibility when you have the right support, the right technology, and a specialized medical team.
At Ingenes, over 75,000 babies born and more than 20 years of experience speak for us. We offer scientific solutions specifically designed for women over 40 who aren’t ready to give up on becoming moms with their own eggs.If this is your story, we invite you to take the first step. Schedule your evaluation and discover all the options waiting for you.