Fertility basics
In fertility statistics, maternal age usually means the age of the egg provider at the time the eggs were collected — the single strongest predictor of IVF outcomes. It may also refer to the age of the person carrying the pregnancy, which affects pregnancy care.
Also known as: age of the woman, egg age
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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.