Ovarian Reserve Quotes

In the immortal germ line of human beings - that is, the eggs that sit in the ovaries - they actually sit there in a state of suspended animation for up to 50 years in the life of each woman.

A young woman in her teens has about 300,000 eggs in her ovaries. By the time she is menopausal, none are left.

Why should human females become sterile in their forties, while female crocodiles continue to lay eggs into their third century?

Time waits for no ovary.

Been thinking about having a baby. But if I want to do it, I'd have to do it soon 'cause it's getting near closing time. The clock is ticking. My gynecologist said, if I wanted to have a baby, I would have to do it - the latest - by the ended of this show.

I don't think a lot of women know how much their chances of having a child diminish as they age.

After 40, your chances of getting pregnant are between two and eight percent, and in my particular case, they were less than five percent.

When a woman opens up about her fertility struggles, I feel less alone, and I hope to help others in the same way.

Perhaps eggs are like neurons, which also are not replenished in adulthood: they know too much. Eggs must plan the party. Sperm need only to show up- wearing top hat and tails, of course.

I see lots of women having beautiful children later in life. And, if not, just freeze your eggs!

One of my best friends had a tough time getting pregnant, and her situation had me really thinking about freezing my eggs.