Talking about fertility in Mexico today means facing a reality that is quietly—but profoundly—changing. Decisions about when to have a baby no longer follow the same timelines or circumstances as they did decades ago. Today, more people are postponing motherhood and fatherhood, and while these decisions are valid and often necessary, they also present new challenges for reproductive health.
According to data obteined by the World Bank, in 2025, Mexico records a fertility rate of 1.9 children per woman, below the population replacement level estimated at 2.1. This figure is not just a demographic indicator; it reflects how priorities, life plans, and the timing of starting a family have evolved.
This scenario should not be viewed with alarm, but with awareness. Getting informed at the right time can make the difference between facing the desire to have a baby with clear options—or doing so when the margin for action is already more limited.
Why People in Mexico Are Having Children Later
In Mexico, as in many other countries, motherhood and fatherhood are being postponed for multiple reasons. Academic training, professional development, the pursuit of financial stability, and the construction of personal projects now play a central role in the lives of women and men.
This postponement is not a mistake or a social failure. It is a valid—and often necessary—decision. The challenge arises when biological time does not move at the same pace as personal plans.
Fertility naturally declines with age, even in healthy individuals. This happens even when menstrual cycles are regular, even when there are no previous diagnoses, and even when a healthy lifestyle is maintained. Many times, this reality becomes evident only when pregnancy is attempted and does not occur.
Age as a Key Factor in Fertility
One of the biggest gaps in public conversations about fertility is the lack of clear, accessible information about the impact of time. For years, the focus was mainly on how to avoid pregnancy, with very little discussion about how to protect fertility for the future.
As the years pass, fertility changes. In women, both the quantity and quality of eggs decline. In men, although the impact is often more gradual, changes in sperm quality can also occur. These processes are natural and part of how the body functions.
The issue is not aging, but not understanding how age affects fertility. Many people discover that time is a determining factor only after months—or even years—of trying to have a baby without success.
When the Desire Arrives and Time Already Matters
An increasingly common situation involves people who believed they could decide “later” without consequences. When the moment finally arrives to try for a pregnancy, unexpected diagnoses or difficulties appear.
At this stage, the process is often experienced with greater emotional burden, urgency, and uncertainty—not because options do not exist, but because they were not known in advance.
This is where early information becomes invaluable. Understanding fertility before a problem arises allows decisions to be made with more calm, without unnecessary urgency, and with a broader view of the future.
The Role of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Preservation
Faced with this new reality in Mexico, reproductive medicine does not aim to rush decisions, but to support them. Assisted reproduction and fertility preservation exist to offer real alternatives to those who want to have a baby today or who wish to keep that possibility open for the future.
At Ingenes, this support is grounded in science and prevention. Assisted reproduction helps those who are currently facing difficulties achieving pregnancy, while fertility preservation offers the possibility of choosing the timing without giving up the option of having a baby later on.
Both paths share one essential element: timely information. No technique replaces time, but knowing the options early can expand the alternatives available.
Knowing Your Fertility Changes the Way You Decide
One of the most important messages in today’s fertility landscape in Mexico is this: getting informed does not force you to decide today. It allows you to decide better tomorrow.
Fertility testing and early diagnosis provide clarity. They help you understand your reproductive health today and identify factors that may influence the future. With this information, decisions can be based on real data rather than assumptions.
Often, fear of “finding something” delays the first step. However, having information usually brings more peace of mind than uncertainty, because it restores a sense of control over the process.
Low Birth Rates as an Invitation, Not an Alarm
The decline in Mexico’s birth rate is not just a statistical phenomenon. Behind every number are personal stories, desires, doubts, and complex decisions.
Rather than focusing on the figure itself, it is important to ask whether people have access to the information they need to choose freely. Low birth rates are an invitation to talk about fertility more openly, without taboos, and with a preventive approach.
When information arrives on time, decisions stop being reactions to difficulty and become conscious choices.
The Ingenes Approach to This Reality
At Ingenes, we understand that every story is different. Some people come looking for answers because pregnancy has not happened, while others come to get informed before a problem exists. Both paths are valid.
Our approach is based on a clear idea: science does not accelerate decisions—it supports them. We accompany this social reality with clear information, medical options, and a human-centered approach that respects each person’s timing and decisions.
We believe that knowing your fertility is a tool for empowerment, not pressure.
Getting Informed in Time Can Change Your Story
Mexico is undergoing a profound shift in the way families are formed. Having fewer children and having them later is part of today’s reality. The real challenge is not postponing—it is doing so without information.
Knowing your fertility today does not define your decisions, but it does expand your possibilities. It allows you to choose with greater clarity, without urgency, and with real options when the time comes.
At Ingenes, we believe that everyone deserves to make informed decisions about their reproductive future. Because when information comes at the right time, the path to having a baby—today or tomorrow—can be very different.