Highlights
- The Landscape: While natural fertility declines with age, biological age (how your cells function) matters just as much as chronological age.
- The Approach: Standard clinics often focus solely on IVF numbers. A functional fertility clinic looks at the root causes—inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal balance.
- The Solution: Therapies like NAD+ and targeted nutrition can improve mitochondrial function, potentially boosting egg quality for pregnancy after 40.
- Menovivre’s Role: We act as your partner in preparation, creating the optimal internal environment for conception, whether natural or assisted.
For many women, the conversation around turning 40 is dominated by one phrase: “The Biological Clock.”
If you are trying to conceive in your 40s, you may have already encountered discouraging statistics or doctors who dismiss your chances based solely on your birth date. It can feel isolating, stressful, and deeply unfair.
At Menovivre, we believe the narrative needs to change. While we cannot stop time, we can influence how your body ages on a cellular level.
As a specialised women’s fertility clinic rooted in functional medicine, we look beyond the calendar. We focus on optimising your biological health to give you the best possible chance of conception and a healthy pregnancy.
The Reality of Pregnancy After 40
It is important to start with honesty. It is a biological fact that ovarian reserve (the number of eggs) and egg quality decline as we age. According to the British Fertility Society, the chance of natural conception significantly decreases after the age of 35 and drops further after 40.
However, statistics are averages, they are not you.
Many factors that contribute to “age-related” infertility are actually driven by underlying health issues that accumulate over time:
- Chronic inflammation.
- Undiagnosed hormonal imbalances (thyroid, cortisol, progesterone).
- Nutrient deficiencies.
- Toxic burden and impaired detoxification [1] [2]
By addressing these root causes, we can often improve the environment in which your eggs mature.
Chronological vs. Biological Age
This is where the Menovivre difference lies. While we cannot change your chronological age (the number of candles on your cake), we can work to improve your biological age (how well your cells promote life).
Egg cells are packed with mitochondria—the energy generators of the cell. For an egg to mature, fertilise, and divide into an embryo, it requires a massive surge of energy. In older eggs, these mitochondria are often tired or sluggish.
This is why we integrate therapies like NAD+ IV Therapy into our fertility protocols. As we highlighted in our article on NAD+ and Sleep, NAD+ restores cellular energy. In the context of fertility, research published in Cell Reports suggests that restoring NAD+ levels can rejuvenate egg quality and improve fertility outcomes in older subjects.
How Menovivre Supports Your Journey
When patients ask what makes for the best fertility clinic, the answer is rarely just “high-tech equipment.” It is about a personalised, 360-degree approach to your health.
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or preparing your body for a round of IVF at another centre, our role is optimisation.
1. Comprehensive Hormone Mapping
Standard tests often miss the nuances required for pregnancy after 40. We dig deeper into your thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, and adrenal health to ensure your body signals “safety” for a pregnancy.2. Reducing Inflammation
Inflammation is a fertility blocker. Through our Functional Medicine services, we identify dietary triggers or gut health issues that may be keeping your immune system on high alert, preventing implantation.3. Stress Management
High cortisol “steals” the resources your body needs to make progesterone. We provide strategies and therapies to lower your stress load, physically and mentally.
Preparing the Soil Before Planting the Seed
Think of your fertility journey like gardening. You can have the best seed (embryo) in the world, but if the soil (your body) is depleted, inflamed, or hormonally imbalanced, the seed cannot thrive.
At Menovivre, we specialise in “preparing the soil.” We work with women for 3–6 months prior to conception or IVF retrieval to maximise egg health and uterine receptivity.
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A Partnership Founded on Hope and Science
You do not have to navigate this journey alone, and you do not have to accept a generic prognosis.
If you are looking for a fertility clinic that sees the whole picture, we are here to help. By combining advanced medical science with holistic support, we help you take control of your fertility journey with confidence and calm.
Request a Fertility Consultation with our specialists today.
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