Age is just a number, and when it comes to starting a family, that saying rings truer now more than ever. Technology strides and the wider availability of fertility treatment services have opened up the possibility of parenthood later in life.

Data show that there is an upward trend in the number of women in Singapore aged 45 and above who give birth each year, with demand for assisted reproduction services rising.

Fertility specialist and medical director at Sincere Healthcare Group, Dr Lim Min Yu, shares his perspectives about the risks of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) for older couples, what to consider when embarking on an Assisted Reproduction journey and how best to increase the odds for IVF success.