Egg Quality vs Egg Quantity

About this episode

Dr. David Barad discusses the differences between egg quality and egg quantity for women trying to conceive in their 40s.

In this episode, Dr. David Barad discusses the key differences between egg quality and egg quantity, specifically for women trying to conceive in their 40s. He breaks down how egg quantity refers to the number of eggs remaining in the ovaries, while egg quality relates to the genetic health of those eggs. Dr. Barad also discusses how these changes can affect fertility, miscarriage risk, and IVF treatment protocols. This episode provides a clear, science-backed explanation to help women ...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. David Barad

Topics covered

• egg quality
• egg quantity
• fertility
• miscarriage risk
• IVF treatment

Keywords

• egg quality
• egg quantity
• fertility
• IVF
• miscarriage risk

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center For Human Reproduction

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