Reproductive years

Whether or not you decide to have a family, it’s important to look after your health between your late teens and the menopause.

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What are the reproductive years?

A woman's peak reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s. By age 30, fertility (the ability to get pregnant) starts to decline. This decline becomes more rapid once you reach your mid-30s. By 45, fertility has declined so much that getting pregnant naturally is unlikely for most women.

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