We take a look decade by decade look at how fertility changes across your 20s, 30s and 40s. Dr Raelia explains why the 20s are considered the biological peak, with high egg number, high egg quality and fewer health conditions that can interfere with conception. She also unpacks why lifestyle choices, while always important, have comparatively less impact at this age due to stronger cellular health. For those not yet ready for parenthood, the discussion covers practical ways to protect future fertility, including STI prevention and why late 20s remain the optimal window for elective egg freezing.

Moving into the 30s and 40s, the conversation explores how egg number, egg quality and natural conception rates gradually decline, why miscarriage becomes more common, and what this means for both natural conception and IVF success. Dr Raelia breaks down realistic expectations for each decade, when to seek specialist advice and how conditions like endometriosis often come to light in the 30s. The episode closes with grounded guidance for each age group, including the importance of not delaying parenthood unnecessarily, the role of genetic testing in IVF for women in their 40s and why men also experience age related fertility changes.

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We take a look decade by decade look at how fertility changes across your 20s, 30s and 40s. Dr Raelia explains why the 20s are considered the biological peak, with high egg number, high egg quality and fewer health conditions that can interfere with conception. She also unpacks why lifestyle choices, while always important, have comparatively less impact at this age due to stronger cellular health. For those not yet ready for parenthood, the discussion covers practical ways to protect future fertility, including STI prevention and why late 20s remain the optimal window for elective egg freezing.
Moving into the 30s and 40s, the conversation explores how egg number, egg quality and natural conception rates gradually decline, why miscarriage becomes more common, and what this means for both natural conception and IVF success. Dr Raelia breaks down realistic expectations for each decade, when to seek specialist advice and how conditions like endometriosis often come to light in the 30s. The episode closes with grounded guidance for each age group, including the importance of not delaying parenthood unnecessarily, the role of genetic testing in IVF for women in their 40s and why men also experience age related fertility changes.
Find us on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knockeduppodcast/">@knockeduppodcast</a>
Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmelbourne/">@womenshealthmelbourne</a>), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drraelialew/">@drraelialew</a>).
Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.
Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/">here</a>.
This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">Ellechemy</a>&nbsp;- Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website: <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">ellechemy.com.au/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellechemy.com.au/">@ellechemy.com.au</a>
Hosts: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/dr-raelia-lew">Dr Raelia Lew</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/missjordi">Jordi Morrison</a>

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. 

For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).

Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.

You Guide to Fertility and Women's Health with Dr Raelia Lew

Knocked Up: The Podcast About Fertility and Women's Health

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

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