Published on
07/07/2026 - 7:05 GMT+2
Infertility has been rising over the last few years, especially among women aged 35 to 49 years, according to new research published in The Lancet.
Cases of infertility among women in this age group will approach 80 million by 2036 — a sharp rise from around 53.60 million in 2023 — with the sharpest increase expected among women aged 35–39.
The authors note this is mainly driven by age-related declines in eggs’ reserve and their ability to fertilise, which reduce fecundity, increase miscarriage risk, and lower the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies.
