siliconindia | | AUGUST, 20258FERTILITY TRENDS TRANSPIRING WITH DELAYED PARENTHOOD AND IVF GROWTH EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEBy Sejal Singh B G, Correspondent, SiliconindiaWhen Aarti and Rohan eventually agreed to have a child at 37, they didn't anticipate Google searches would become their second religion. Their nights went from dinner plans to breaking ovulation charts. Friend brunches became whispered discussions of hormone levels and success rates. Two flourishing careers, one hectic city life in Bengaluru, and a biological clock ticking this was their new normal. A year of attempting naturally far along, they entered a fertility clinic, part of thousands of urban Indian couples taking the same route. What was once an exception is now a reflection of a new generation's way of doing parenthood in India.In Indian metro cities, the definition of what is the `right time' to have kids is being redefined. For most, their twenties are a decade to establish careers, see the world, and pursue personal interests. The conventional timeline wedding in early twenties, kids shortly after has increasingly yielded to a more relaxed attitude. With increasing numbers of women pursuing higher education and high-competition workplaces, individual achievements such as marriage and motherhood have been put on hold for the sake of independence and development. Couples nowadays are opting for emotional and financial readiness over traditional social norms.Science, Society & the Shifting Fertility LandscapeWAs urban couples delay parenthood in pursuit of careers and personal freedom, fertility becomes a growing concern shaped as much by biology as by environment and society.Biological Realities vs Lifestyle Choices· Female fertility declines sharply after 35; male fertility also wanes after 40.· Misconceptions about prolonged fertility often delay critical medical consultation.· Many couples assume science can `fix' timing issues, leading to reactive planning.Urban Life & Health Hazards· Air pollution, sedentary jobs, irregular sleep, and poor diet affect reproductive health.· Male infertility is rising, linked to stress, smoking, alcohol, and environmental toxins.· Mental health burnout, anxiety, and stress plays a SEJAL SINGH B G, CORRESPONDENT, SILICONINDIA
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