Is There Any Risk Of Pregnancy During The Menopause?
December 19, 2009 by Lynn
Filed under Menopause Symptoms
I’m 49 and for the first time, I haven’t had my period for three months. For the last couple of years, it’s been very irregular, i e, it could come after two months or so, sometimes light and sometimes very heavily. As it seems to be over now, or so I think it is, should I still be careful to avoid the risk of pregnancy?
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I was advised that if you are under 50, you need to be period free for 2 years before you can give up on contraception, 1 year if you’re over 50.
My health visitor had 3 teenagers and then a suprise baby at 46- if she can get caught anyone can!
It’s still possible to get pregnant. The fact that you still occasionally have a period is an indication you could still also be ovulating. You’re probably what they call “peri-menopausal,” meaning you haven’t shut down entirely just yet. My advice: Whatever birth control you’ve been using, KEEP USING IT.
Yes there is a risk that is why most doctors advise women to continue using some sort of birth control, you could go the your doctors and speak to a nurse she will be able to advise you on these matters
Yes, Yes and Yes…..it is possible to get pregnant during the early years of menopause.
until your doctor confirms that you are in full menopause, you can still become pregnant. make sure to schedule an apt w/ your doctor.
Until then go ahead and continue with protection.
yes, especially if Aunt Flo still comes to visit, even if periodically
you are not old have sex and enjoy
yes, get more info about it, a place to start:http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/me…
I think that it is unlikely if not impossible to become pregnant at this stage – as the egg would not adhere to the wall of the uterus (sorry – using layman terms here..as I AM a layman)
I have a workmate going through the menopause and there is a timescale, I think if you’re under 50 you should wait two years before not using contraception and one year if you are above 50. You could always check with your doctor though.