The article delves into the narrative of a woman who began her journey into infertility treatments at the age of 42, expressing her regrets surrounding the timing. It aims to shed light on the struggles and societal pressures that frequently surround late reproductive health affairs in Japan. The woman shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, the impact on her mental health, and the lack of comprehensive information which led to her late decision to try fertility treatment.

In Japan, delays in seeking infertility treatment is common due to cultural expectations, societal pressures and financial constraints. The government provides financial support for such treatments, but awareness about certain aspects of reproductive health continues to be low. The personal narrative aims to illuminate these issues and spur conversations about women's health in the country.

In contrast, the US and EU generally have earlier infertility treatment seeking behaviors, attributed to more open societal conversations around fertility, earlier education on reproductive health, and more established fertility preservation options, such as egg freezing.