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[Infertility and unwanted childlessness. An increasing problem?].

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|January 30, 1992
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The median age for first-time mothers has risen to 25 years, with advanced maternal age still uncommon. Contrary to media reports, the study found no recent increase in infertility rates among Norwegian women.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Reproductive Health

Context:

  • The median age for childbirth has significantly increased since the 1970s.
  • Public perception suggests a recent surge in infertility, particularly among women.
  • Previous fertility surveys provide historical data for comparison.

Purpose:

  • To analyze trends in the age of first-time mothers.
  • To assess the prevalence of infertility and fecundity in Norwegian women.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of recent media claims regarding infertility rates.

Summary:

  • The median age for the first child's birth is now approximately 25 years, an increase of nearly three years since the late 1970s.
  • Less than 3% of first-time mothers are over 35. Infertility rates (unable to give birth) remain stable at around 4%, contradicting recent media reports of a boom.

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  • Fecundity (ability to have a child) is estimated at 5%, with an unknown status for 1% of women.

    • Impact:

    • Provides an accurate demographic overview of childbirth timing and female fecundity in Norway.
    • Challenges widespread misconceptions about increasing infertility rates.
    • Offers reliable data for public health policy and reproductive health discussions.