Your ovaries are aging faster than you think — inside the push to extend their longevity
Ovaries age significantly faster than other body parts, impacting women's reproductive health. This decline in egg quantity and quality begins in the late 20s and accelerates after age 35, leading to challenges in conception. Strategies such as egg freezing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help optimize ovarian longevity.
- ▪Women are born with 1 million to 2 million eggs, which decrease in quantity and quality over time.
- ▪The decline in egg quality begins in the late 20s to early 30s, with a steeper drop after age 35.
- ▪Freezing eggs in the 20s or early 30s can help preserve fertility for later in life.
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Women's Health Your ovaries are aging faster than you think — inside the push to extend their longevity By Tracy Swartz Published May 29, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google So much for great egg-spectations. Most women are born with an ovary on each side of their uterus. These almond-shaped glands produce and release eggs for fertilization and secrete the hormones estrogen and progesterone to support menstruation, pregnancy and overall health. Alas, these vital female organs have an expiration date — and it’s earlier than you might think. Ovaries age significantly faster than other parts of the body, making their functional lifespan about 50 years.
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