The Egg Factor

IVF with Your Own Eggs After 40: What Clinics Aren’t Telling You

Center For Human Reproduction

More women are choosing to build families in their 40s, yet pregnancy at this stage brings unique challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Dr. Norbert Gleicher and Dr. David Barad come together to discuss the realities of pregnancy after 40, from fertility and egg quality to the importance of individualized treatment plans. They share what truly matters for success, why age alone should not determine your options, and how pregnancy at 40 and beyond is possible with the right care.

Brought to you by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) on the Upper East Side of New York City. With over 40 years of experience and a history of innovation, CHR has been at the forefront of fertility care since the beginning.  

Our founder, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, reported the first successful transvaginal egg retrieval in human history, helping to shape the future of IVF as we know it today. CHR is known for tackling some of the most challenging fertility cases—especially women over 40 and those with diminished ovarian reserve—by offering highly individualized, evidence-based care when others often turn patients away. 

 Our team has published more than 450 peer-reviewed research papers advancing reproductive medicine, reflecting our deep commitment not only to patient care but to the science that drives better outcomes. At CHR, you're never just a number. You're part of a community focused on giving you the personalized support, science, and hope you deserve. 

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