Around 25% of women mostly asked about fertility timelines and pregnancy, highlighting age as a key parameter to fertility
More than 50 per cent of the Gen Z women
want fertility checks as part of their routine health tests, a survey has
found.
Gen Z (Generation
Z) refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012.
A
nationwide survey was conducted by Motherhood Hospitals and Nova IVF Fertility,
taking inputs from over 200 women aged 23 to 30 years across metros and tier-I
cities. It sheds light on perceptions of fertility, timelines and reproductive
health among young professionals.
As per the survey
finding, 51 per cent of India’s Gen Z women want fertility checks as part of
their routine health tests. Just like their financial health, members of the
Gen Z are looking at a more planned approach to parenthood, and 40 per cent of
the respondents plan to start trying for pregnancy between 28 and 32 years, it
said.
Around 25
per cent of women mostly asked about fertility timelines and pregnancy,
highlighting age as a key parameter to fertility.
According to the survey, there is a rise
in PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and obesity, including a rising trend in
delayed marriage and parenthood.
“The
survey also suggests that 20 per cent of women are diagnosed with conditions
like PCOS, thyroid, and endometriosis and are still not concerned about seeking
medical help,” said Dr Sharvari Mundhe, consultant- fertility specialist of
Motherhood Hospitals, Bengaluru.
Lifestyle
also plays a very important role in fertility health, just like heart health,
she said, adding that one needs to be aware of the lifestyle, which is not
limited to consumption of processed foods, alcohol or smoking, it is also about
following fad diets and consuming supplements without a prescription.
“There is
a need for fertility awareness from a preventative care perspective. While egg
freezing can be a viable option, awareness about when and why to consider it is
still low,” Dr Mundhe added.
Dr Rashmi
Niphadkar, fertility specialist at Pune-based Nova IVF Fertility, said,
“Gradually, there is awareness on age and fertility. Reports suggest that
Indian women’s ovaries age six years faster compared to Caucasian women, and we
are observing AMH decline in women in their late 20s and early 30s.
Fertility decline is gradual, but the most significant drop occurs after 35 and by making fertility testing as routine as a preventive health check, young women can make informed reproductive choices, she said.
“We are also observing an increase in egg
freezing queries, particularly for social reasons. This is a welcome change.
However, it is important for them to know the right age to freeze their eggs,”
Dr Niphadkar added.
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