How Successful is IVF After 40?

Starting or expanding your family after 40 can feel both exciting and uncertain. While fertility changes with age, advances in IVF continue to give hope to women who may have thought their window to have a baby had closed.

Fertility naturally declines as women age, but that doesn’t mean the dream of becoming a parent after 40 is out of reach. In fact, with the right care and innovative approaches, women in their forties are finding success with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and delivering healthy babies.

At Effortless IVF™ in Fort Worth and Bedford, Texas, Dr. Kevin Doody, Dr. Kathleen Doody, and our expert team know how overwhelming fertility challenges can feel, especially in middle age.

That’s why we’ve created a more affordable, accessible IVF option called Effortless IVF™. If you’re in your forties and wondering what IVF can do for you, here’s what you need to know.

What age means for IVF success

There’s no way around it — age matters when it comes to fertility. Women are born with all of their eggs, and they age right along with you. This means egg quality and quantity decline as you get older. After 40, these changes become more noticeable. However, fertility success is still possible, especially with personalized care and advanced technology.

The most important factor for IVF success at this stage often comes down to egg quality. Some women may choose to use their own eggs, while others may consider donor eggs as an option. Either path can lead to a successful pregnancy, but the right choice depends on your personal health and egg quality, reproductive history, and comfort level.

How IVF works differently after 40

As a woman over 40, you may require adjusted fertility protocols to give you the best chance at success. Our Effortless IVF™ team carefully tailors treatment plans to each patient’s specific needs. We may recommend:

More detailed fertility evaluations
Higher medication doses
Modified timing of fertility medications
Additional embryo screening

These steps, combined with close monitoring, help improve outcomes for women trying to conceive later in life.

What are realistic success rates?

It’s important to stay grounded in the numbers while also holding onto hope. Women between 40 and 42 typically see success rates around 10-20% per IVF cycle, while those 43 and older may face lower odds. However, using donor eggs can increase those chances significantly, often bringing success rates closer to 50-60%.

What matters most is working with a team that supports you, guides you through each step, and tailors your care to your unique situation.

How Effortless IVF™ makes the process easier

IVF can be complicated and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Effortless IVF™ was designed to simplify the IVF process without sacrificing results. This approach uses a less intensive stimulation protocol and an innovative INVOcell® device, allowing fertilization to occur within your body rather than a lab.

The process is more affordable, more accessible, and less overwhelming for women who are already juggling busy lives and the weight of fertility concerns. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’ve been on this journey for some time, Effortless IVF™ provides compassionate, innovative care that meets you exactly where you are.

Hope for growing your family

There’s still room for growing your family after 40. To explore what IVF could look like for you, give us a call to schedule a consultation with an Effortless IVF™ fertility expert today. It’s still possible to turn your dream of having a child into reality.