Fertility does change with age, but you are most definitely not out of options. There are evidence-based, holistic ways to support your body and optimize your chances for conception. Let’s go over a few things that actually help (and some that don’t) when trying to conceive after 40.

The beta hCG blood test confirms whether implantation occurred and offers a clearer picture than any home pregnancy test. More than giving just a yes or no answer, it gives your care team numbers to track, repeat, and interpret over time. We’ll walk through what to expect on test day, what the results might mean, and what could come next.

Embryo transfer marks a significant milestone in the IVF process. While the hardest parts of stimulation and retrieval are behind you, the uncertainty ahead can be just as emotionally complex here. You may feel like there’s little left in your control. However, there are still grounded, evidence-based ways to care for your body and mind through this next phase.

You’ve made it through the stimulation phase, and your eggs have been retrieved. That’s a huge milestone and it deserves to be honored.

But what happens now?

You’ve entered the stimulation phase of IVF with daily injections, early-morning monitoring, and an emotional rollercoaster that no one quite prepares you for…This is your guide to staying grounded while your hormones do their big, messy, beautiful job.

This series walks you through each phase of IVF week by week, starting long before the embryo transfer. Why? Because fertility is a process that can be nurtured with patience and intention.