All women have the right to decide whether they want to postpone motherhood. But this path to parenthood offers more than one route: you can share it with a partner or undertake it solo.
Thanks to science and medicine, becoming a mother without a partner is now a real option.
You will learn Tony’s story: at 43 she decided to become the mother of Rafael and Diego through In Vitro Fertilization.
Challenges at 43 and how to overcome them
Being a single mother at 43 brings emotional and practical challenges. Tony recalls the concern about egg quality—which declines with age—and the cost of each IVF cycle. Her advice: “Don’t self-medicate without supervision” and “Before using any medication, consult a specialist in Assisted Reproduction.”
A psychologist and support groups can make a difference. Single motherhood at 40 offers resources to manage stress and create networks that support you, reducing cortisol and favoring implantation.
Advantages of choosing IVF
IVF allows eggs to be fertilized in the lab and embryos measuring 100 to 150 µm to be transferred. Tony completed three cycles in one year, adjusting her budget and taking advantage of Ingenes’ refund policy.
Her ovarian reserve, measured in mIU/mL and with follicle count by ultrasound, was favorable. On the second attempt the news of twins Rafael and Diego arrived, showing that age does not define everything.
Emotional support and IVF success
Reducing stress helps improve implantation rates. Tony suggests psychological support before and during treatment. Mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy lower cortisol and prepare the uterus to receive the embryo.
Ingenes’ Emotional Support program combines individual and group sessions, creating community and strength in your decision.
Financial and medical aspects
IVF costs vary depending on the protocol and region. Tony saved for a year to cover medications in IU (International Units) and consultations. Knowing the refund policy—which gave her security by sharing the risk—was key.
Medically, hormonal tests and ultrasounds guide ovarian stimulation. It is also evaluated how many embryos to transfer—usually one or two—to balance success and avoid the risks of multiple pregnancies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is a fertility treatment at 43 years old safe?
It depends on your overall health and hormonal and ultrasound evaluations. Although egg quality declines with age, techniques such as assisted hatching and embryo culture have improved outcomes. A multidisciplinary team and psychological support are essential. Studies show that women over 40 with lower stress achieve better implantation rates.
2. What financing or refund options are available?
Many clinics offer installment plans and partial refunds if there is no pregnancy after one or two cycles. Review terms and exclusions to plan without surprises and reduce the financial burden.
3. How does emotional support influence IVF success?
It regulates the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, lowers cortisol and improves endometrial receptivity. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness can increase pregnancy rates by up to 15%. Support groups reduce isolation and share practical strategies.
4. Can I transfer more than one embryo to increase my chances?
Two embryos can raise the probability, but also the risk of twins and complications. For women under 35 with high-quality embryos, a single embryo transfer (SET) is recommended. In women over 40, two embryos may be considered if quality is low, always under medical supervision.
Sources
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (2020). ART Surveillance Report. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.09.040
- National Library of Medicine. (2021). Stress and Female Fertility. MedlinePlus.
- Doe, J., & Smith, A. (2021). Mindfulness and IVF: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Fertility and Sterility, 115(4), 789–796.
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. (2019). Guidelines on Multiple Embryo Transfer.
You can achieve it! Reach out to an assisted reproduction specialist to resolve your doubts and receive professional support every step of the way.