Too old for implantation?

Is there a cut off date for implantation? I'm a 'young' 44 year old, no children. My endo said I have 5 follicles on one ovary and 8 on the other and a high FSH. He said he's amazed and hasn't seen this in a woman 'my age' in a very long time. Question: if I freeze now, do clinics have a cut off age for implantation? I know many cut off at 45 years but is that for harvesting or implantation? Thank you.

Our Expert's Answer

This information was published 10 years, 6 months ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.

Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.

We would not advise you to freeze your eggs. Your chance of to conceive using your own at the age of 44 is extremely low due to the quality of the eggs which is independent of the number. Your best chance to try to conceive at your age is to use donor eggs.