Your Egg Supply: What They Didn’t Teach You in School

April 22, 2026
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The fertility foundation nobody talks about, until it’s urgent. Let’s change that.

Let’s Get Real for a Second

Think back to health class. What did they actually teach you about your reproductive health? If the answer is “not much” you’re not alone.

No one explained ovarian reserve. No one talked about egg quality declining with age. No one mentioned that your body’s fertility clock starts ticking long before you’re even thinking about kids.

And yet, according to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people globally experience infertility in their lifetime. That’s not a small number. That’s your coworker, your sister, your friend, maybe even you.

This National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re tackling the topic sex ed skipped: your egg supply. What it is, how it changes, and why understanding it now can shape your future.

Ovarian Reserve 101: Your Fertility Foundation

If you have ovaries, you were born with every egg you’ll ever have. Unlike sperm, which is produced continuously, your eggs are a ...

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About the Author

Carly Malo is myStoria's Head of Concierge. She has 2 decades of experience in direct nursing care, having worked in long-term care, sports medicine, practical nursing, and fertility/reproductive health.

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