Australians underestimating fertility risks

A woman seven months into her pregnancy.

A woman seven months into her pregnancy. Source: Press Association

A new report has found young Australian men and women have a poor understanding of the impact ageing has on their ability to reproduce.The Flinders University study says many people think females have a longer natural fertility window than they actually do, while others overestimate the effectiveness of I-V-F in producing a child.



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