It’s not eggs-actly the news you want to hear.

A new study has pinpointed the age when female fertility starts to plummet — and it happens earlier than you might think.

Researchers say the findings could pave the way for future treatments that help keep women’s biological clocks ticking longer.

The stakes are high: as more American women wait longer to start families, the chances of encountering fertility problems rise .

Back in 1970, the average age of first-time mothers in the US was 21.4. But by 2023, it had jumped to 27.5 — with many women putting off motherhood well into their 30s and 40s, according to the CDC .

While options like egg freezing and IVF can help women work around reproductive challenges, researchers say that understanding why fertility declines in the fir

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