The man’s age influences the success of in vitro fertilization

By Martine Letarte; Quebec Science

In fact, [women] would see an improvement in their chances of success by almost 30%, reaching 70%. With a partner aged 30 to 35, the success rate also climbs to 54%.

Despite the fact that some famous men had a late paternity – including Charlie Chaplin who had his youngest 73 years! – age also has an influence on the fertility of man. In particular on the success rate of in vitro fertilization, according to a new study.

At what point ? A woman under 30 who receives in vitro fertilization treatment with a partner aged between 40 and 42 has a success rate of 46%. If his partner is between 30 and 35 years old, his chances are 73%.

That’s what we learn in a recent study by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, the results of which were presented earlier this month at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology’s annual conference. , in Geneva.

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