The Need for Early Fertility Awareness for Gen Z and Millennials

In today’s fast-paced, achievement-oriented world, many young adults are choosing to delay parenthood.

- DR. SHOBHA GUPTA.

Whether due to career aspirations, financial planning, ora desire for personal growth, millennials and Gen Z are prioritizing life goals over early family-building. While this shift is understandable and often empowering, it comes with biological consequences that are not widely discussed or understood.

Asa fertility expert, “I see an increasing number of women and couplesin their mid-30s and 40s who are struggling with conception” says Dr. Shobha Gupta Medical Director, Founder & IVF Expert from Mumma’s Blessing IVF and Birthing Paradise in Vrindavan and Director at Mother's Lap IVF Centre in New Delhi. “Often, they are shocked to learn that fertility declines with age — a reality that is seldom taught or emphasized early enough in life”.

“We teach our young people about how to prevent pregnancy, but not enough about how age impacts fertility,” says Dr. Shobha Gupta. “By the time many women are ready to conceive, they face challenges they never anticipated.”

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