RENOWNED medical doctor, Aaron Mujajati says fertility for women begins to decline in their early 30s and becomes more difficult after the age of 35.
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Dr Mujajati explained that while many women today are excelling in careers and delaying family life, biology does not always wait for personal or professional plans.
He noted that although modern fertility treatments are available, they are costly, not guaranteed and not easily accessible for most women in Zambia.
Dr Mujajati said many women are told they can always have children later, but this is not always true, stating that some patients, despite having stable jobs, homes and financial security, struggle with infertility they did not expect.
He therefore advised women who want to balance both career and family to plan early, consider fertility check ups in their late 20s or early 30s and make personal life choices as seriously as career goals.
“Female fertility begins to decline gradually in the early 30s and more sharply after 35. By the early 40s, natural conception becomes significantly less likely, and the risk of pregnancy complications increases,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
“This is not to scare you. It’s to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed choices. Society often tells women, ‘Focus on your career now, you can start a family anytime.’ The truth is, for those who want children, delaying too long can lead to heartbreak.”
He shared that most career women in their 30s were struggling with loneliness or infertility they never expected.
“I have sat with patients who have thriving careers, beautiful homes, and financial security, but are battling loneliness or struggling with infertility they never anticipated. You can have both but it takes planning.”
“Clarify your priorities early. Ask yourself: Do I want children? Marriage? A life partner? If the answer is yes, factor that into your life plan as seriously as you would a promotion or degree,” he stated.
“Consider relationship goals alongside career moves. You don’t have to choose one over the other, but you do need to be intentional. If you meet someone compatible, don’t automatically delay commitment because “work is too busy.”
He said for women who do not want children or marriage, their choice is equally valid, but for those who do, planning early is important.
“If you don’t want marriage or children, that is your right and your choice, and it is valid. But if you do want them, don’t leave it to chance. Plan for your personal life with the same strategic thinking you apply to your career. Success is sweetest when you have someone to share it with, whether that’s a partner, children, or a chosen family that fills your heart as much as your achievements fill your résumé,” stated Dr Mujajati.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, September 9, 2025
