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Do mens sperm become less effective as they get older, and is the same true for womens eggs when it comes to fertility?
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Yes: In general that is true for sperm and eggs. However changes are more significant for women and become evident at a younger age for women (on average). So after age 40 for a woman it is especially important to get assistance if having difficulty becoming pregnant.
Answered 11/9/2012
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