Do you think it is impossible to get pregnant at menopause?

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Although the age at which a woman will go through menopause is difficult to predict, It is estimated that it ranges between 45 and 53 years, more frequently around 51. But of course when there are figures involved, there are also possibilities that a woman will 'go out of range' and permanently stop menstruating at 40 or 56. As you know, menopause implies the cessation of menstruation and gives way to climacteric, a stage of transition to old age.

On some occasion we had already talked about the symptoms, and we will surely find the time to do it again, but today we want to focus more on the risk (or possibility) of pregnancy during the phase known as premenopause. Although since we are, it is worth pointing out that Despite consisting of hormonal and metabolic changes that occur naturally, menopause comes with some discomforts such as insomnia, hot flashes, possible irritability; and it also affects the increase in body fat, in the diameter of the waist, etc .; and on the other hand there is loss of bone mass.

Thus, it implies many changes for the woman, who must know how to adapt to a new situation in her life. I think there are still many taboos, and Above all, I think it is still difficult for us to talk about the subject, probably because youth is highly valued (as opposed to maturity) and we can come to feel undervalued when we leave the fertile period. In practice it is clear that a woman can continue to be active and feel good and healthy, from the age of 50, and it is as important to take care of herself as it is to appreciate and enjoy each phase of life.

Menopause doesn't happen overnight.

Before permanently losing menstruation we can go back in some cases to the previous 5 years: premenopause is characterized by the occasional presentation of some symptoms such as vaginal dryness, mood swings, episodes of depression, onset of bone loss, significant but inconsistent changes in menstrual cycles (less bleeding, more bleeding, long or short cycles ...)

After premenopause, menopause occurs, which is characterized by the presentation of the last menstruation, and the absence of menstrual bleeding. It can be stable or last up to 4 or 6 months, so even if something similar to the 'rule' is experienced later, the woman will be considered to have menopause.

Menopause implies that a woman's life will no longer be cyclical, and that can give some stability, in addition the absence of ovulation and menstruation gives peace of mind in sexual relations, which despite a possible absence of vaginal discharge can be satisfactory (no Let's forget that today there are solutions to this problem, if we want to consider it that way). Among the necessary care is to make an appointment with our gynecologist to assess the situation and to offer us the information we need.

The last phase of the period is the so-called postmenopause, in which our own estrogen production is considerably reduced and we lose that natural protection against cardiovascular disorders. It can happen in several years after the last menstruation, and the most annoying symptoms could become very frequent, consult your doctor to help you cope.

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Is it impossible to get pregnant at menopause?

If we consider menopause as several phases that belong to an extended period of time, we could conclude that it is not impossible, because despite the fact that the ovaries maintain a very low activity, they are still active, and if you are not interested in getting pregnant at 48, you should use contraceptives.

We all know examples of women who have become pregnant at an advanced age naturally, the data show that only 0,01% of deliveries correspond to those over 47 years of age. Most of these cases have healthy babies who grow happily, although chasing after a 24-month-old who can stumble up and down stairs, and carelessly leave the park, is not as easy as for mothers who have 25 years. I have the idea that a baby is always a joy for the family, but we must also talk about the possible risks:

The eggs are old and transmit poor quality genetic material, increases the risk of preeclampsia, diabetes gestation, placenta previa, cesarean delivery, low birth weight, Down syndrome, etc. That's what science and medicine tell us, But if you thought that you were already in menopause and you have become pregnant, first relax, and then visit your gynecologist.


On the other hand, it is true that from the age of 50, it is very difficult to get pregnant without resorting to 'in vitro' treatments or egg donation.

That said, chances are you don't even think about getting pregnant: you have teenagers or grown-ups, and you know that now is your time, that you are not young, but you are young in spirit and thought. It is normal that you have certain internal conflicts, and also that the character changes are not only attributable to menopause, but that you have to face problems from your children who ask you for advice. Enjoy being alive and having lived everything that is behind your back, abandon sedentary lifestyle and eat healthy, stop thinking about what you were and project yourself into what you are.

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  1.   Brigitte said

    Hello, I am 43 years old with a 19 year old daughter and I want to get pregnant again but I have already been a year and a half since I have not seen my period, how would I be able to stay naturally I do not invite. Thanks in advance.

  2.   SADITH LOZANO COTRINA said

    Hello, I am 43 years old with a daughter of 14 and a son of 11 I want to get pregnant again but I have already a year and a half that I do not see my period, how would I stay naturally. Thanks for answering

  3.   cecilia said

    Hello I am 44 years old, three years ago I have gone through menopause, I have never had periods again.
    a month ago my breasts and ovaries hurt a lot.
    my question is, could i be pregnant ??
    I'm terrified of thinking so
    Thank you.