Ovulation in Older Women: Understanding Changes with Age

Elderly women generally do not ovulate every month. Ovulation is the process by which an egg is released from the ovary. This process is controlled by hormones, and as women age, their hormone levels decline, which can lead to irregular or infrequent ovulation. Women typically stop ovulating altogether when they reach menopause, which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.