Biologically speaking, the more birthdays you celebrate, the more fertility challenges you may face. Keep in mind that not everyone has trouble getting pregnant after 35. Statistics do show, however, that your chances of getting pregnant within a given month at age 30 are about 20%. At age 40, your chance of getting pregnant in any given month is just 5%! So why is this the case? As you age and come closer to menopause, your ovaries respond less well to the hormones that are responsible for helping the eggs ovulate. Coupled with your body being less likely to produce mature eggs for ovulation, risk of miscarriage and birth defects raise significantly. There are fertility treatment options that may help women over 35, such as IVF, but the success of treatments like this also decrease with age. Hormone balancing fertility supplements such as FertilAid can certainly help with cycle regulation and more consistent ovulation. Eat right (be sure to get enough folic acid in your diet), limit caffeine, alcohol and smoking, and maintain a generally healthy and active lifestyle. If you are over 35 and are trying to get pregnant, we recommend seeing a fertility specialist who can provide you with as many options, resources, and information as possible.