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Delayed female puberty

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Delayed child-bearing, defined as pregnancy in women of advanced reproductive age, has increased significantly in recent decades 1. This trend is associated with increased risks of infertility, pregnancy complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes 1.

Diagnosis

  • Maternal age is the most important determinant of fertility 1.
  • Obstetric and perinatal risks increase with maternal age 1.

    • Management

  • Women should be counseled on the success rates and limitations of assisted reproductive technology 1.
  • Counseling should also address the increased medical risks associated with delayed child-bearing, including multiple births, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and Cesarean section 1.

    • Special Populations

  • Pregnancy: Delayed child-bearing is associated with an increased risk of infertility, pregnancy complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes 1. Risks include multiple births, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and Cesarean section 1.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Women should be informed about the increased medical risks of delayed child-bearing, such as multiple births, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and Cesarean section 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Counseling regarding delayed child-bearing should include information on the success rates and limitations of assisted reproductive technology 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Healthcare providers should be aware of the implications of delayed child-bearing to optimize counseling and care for women regarding their reproductive choices 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)

    • References

    1 Johnson JA, Tough S. No-271-Delayed Child-Bearing. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC 2017. link

    Original source

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      No-271-Delayed Child-Bearing. — Johnson JA, Tough S Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC (2017)
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