Female Health

Why Choose iVF Riga for Fertility Planning After 40?

• Next-Generation Stimulation Protocols. Innovative approaches designed to optimize ovarian response and maximize the yield of high-quality eggs (for low responders).
• Maximizing Your Own Eggs. Our primary goal is to explore every clinical possibility to help you achieve pregnancy using your own genetic material.
• Tailored Treatment Plans. We reject standardization – every protocol is custom-tailored to your body’s unique reproductive potential.
• Comprehensive Care Under One Roof. Diagnostics, genetic screening (PGT-A), anti-aging support, and a world-class team of reproductive specialists.

Ovarian Reserve and the Biological Clock

Aging is a natural process that directly affects a woman’s reproductive system. Today, many women consciously choose to postpone family planning to focus on career achievements, personal growth, and financial stability.

However, ovarian function and egg quality decline faster than overall health and vitality. Even if regular menstrual cycles persist, the total number of eggs and their genetic integrity decrease over time.

The good news – medicine has evolved. Modern IVF technologies make it possible to overcome the challenges of diminished ovarian reserve and achieve a successful pregnancy after 40.

Treatment Solutions & IVF Methods by Age Group

1. Age Up to 35 Years

Designed for healthy young women in their prime reproductive years who are unable to conceive naturally.

• Recommended Methods: IUI / IVF / ICSI.
• Based on diagnostic and examination results, our specialists design an individual treatment plan tailored to your health profile and preferences. (For detailed information on each method, please visit our section: Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment).

2. Age 36 to 45 Years (Special Focus & Advanced Approach)

In this stage of life, the primary focus shifts from the quantity of retrieved eggs to their chromosomal and cellular quality.

• Next-Gen IVF Stimulation Protocols. We apply newly developed, custom-tailored stimulation protocols to enhance ovarian response and retrieve viable egg cells, even in cases of low ovarian reserve (low responders).
• IVF / ICSI + PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing). Genetic testing of embryos allows us to select only genetically healthy, high-quality embryos for transfer. This significantly reduces the risk of miscarriage and maximizes IVF success rates for advanced maternal age.

Average percentage of chromosomally normal embryos by age

(Reprogenetics data based on 10,852 cycles and 58,798 blastocysts)

• Under 35 years: ~55–58% normal embryos
• 35–37 years: ~43–47% normal embryos
• 38–40 years: ~33–35% normal embryos
• 41–42 years: ~18–21% normal embryos
• Over 42 years: ~11–14% normal embryos

This is why precision genetic screening combined with personalized stimulation is the decisive factor for success after 40.

3. Age 46 to 50 Years

When natural ovarian reserves are significantly depleted, modern reproductive medicine offers safe and effective alternatives to fulfil your dream of motherhood.

• Tandem Cycle (Own + Donor Eggs): An ideal approach for women who wish to try conceiving with their own cells while having donor eggs as a reliable back-up in the same treatment cycle.
• Egg Donation Programme: The iVF Riga donor database includes over 110 thoroughly screened and approved young donors. You maintain the full experience of carrying, giving birth to, and raising your child.
• Egg Donation Programme + PGT-A: iVF Riga is the only clinic in Latvia that performs pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-A) in donor cycles. This guarantees maximum confidence in the embryo’s genetic health and significantly increases the chances of a successful pregnancy.

(Read more about donor options in our section: Egg Donor Programme).

Comprehensive Female Health & Preventive Care

Beyond fertility treatment, iVF Riga is dedicated to maintaining overall female wellness, hormonal balance, and quality of life at every age:

• Regular preventive gynaecological check-ups and examinations.
• Anti-aging specialist consultations and personalized preventive wellness strategies.
• Professional medical support and management during perimenopause and menopause.
• Consultations and pre-operative preparation when surgical intervention is required.

Take the First Step Towards Your Future

Every fertility journey is unique, and optimal outcomes are achieved by choosing the right strategy early on. Schedule a consultation with an iVF Riga fertility specialist to discuss your options and discover the ideal protocol for you.