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Is 35 Considered Geriatric? Separating Myth from Medical Fact

Less than 20 years ago, a woman getting pregnant at 35 might have been labeled as having a 'geriatric pregnancy.' This is a highly outdated and inaccurate term that creates confusion. Today, medical science provides a much clearer picture, debunking the misconception that the age of 35 is considered geriatric in any meaningful sense.

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What is a geriatric uterus?

Over the past few decades, the average age of first-time mothers has been rising, making pregnancies after 35 increasingly common. Despite this trend, some may still encounter the archaic and inaccurate term 'geriatric uterus' in outdated contexts.

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