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Fertility Glossary

Reproductive age

The years during which someone can conceive naturally.

Fertility basics

Reproductive age is broadly the years between puberty and menopause for people with ovaries. Fertility is not constant across this span — it tends to be highest in the twenties and declines through the thirties and forties.

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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