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Can A 46 Year Old Woman Conceive Naturally?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Question: Hi I am 46 years old and I wanted to have a baby but I am just wondering if its even possible anymore. I always wanted to have kids but I have never been married. I was close but the relationships never worked out unfortunately.
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Answered by Dr. Vasudha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Visit a fertility clinic, for guidance & management.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query. I have read it & understood your concern
Yes..in this era of modern medicine..you can get pregnant at any age..irrespective of your marital state..

1. primarily a woman's menstruation with ovulation is essential. But even if it' s not proper it can be managed by-
- stimulated ovulation followed by either natural fertilization with timely sex or artificial insemination.
- Collection & preservation of female gametes- (the mature ova) - with it' use in
vitro fertilization (test tube baby - where egg is fertilized outside of a female body).

2. Second need is timely sex with deposition of healthy sperm in female genitals at ovulation time.
Sperms can be obtained from a known person /unknown donor from a sperm bank ...& deposited in female body by-
- natural sexual relation
- by artificial insemination at calculated time
- by in vitro fertilization in laboratory followed by embryo 'transfer in female uterus. Now the fetus grows in maternal body & delivery of baby follows routinely/ by cesarean section

3. Alternatively a donors semen & use of a rented womb/uterus(of a surrogate mother )can be used in case uterus of a willing mother is not available (because of health problem/ hormonal problem)
This way any willing woman can be a mother... then why not you?Only need is to consult a gynecologist to assess your menstrual status & consult a fertility clinic to find the procedure suitable for you.

I hope the answer is both informative & useful to you. Any followup query is welcome.
Please rate the answer ..if you find it useful... before you close it.

Thanks.

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Can A 46 Year Old Woman Conceive Naturally?

Brief Answer: Visit a fertility clinic, for guidance & management. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read it & understood your concern Yes..in this era of modern medicine..you can get pregnant at any age..irrespective of your marital state.. 1. primarily a woman's menstruation with ovulation is essential. But even if it' s not proper it can be managed by- - stimulated ovulation followed by either natural fertilization with timely sex or artificial insemination. - Collection & preservation of female gametes- (the mature ova) - with it' use in vitro fertilization (test tube baby - where egg is fertilized outside of a female body). 2. Second need is timely sex with deposition of healthy sperm in female genitals at ovulation time. Sperms can be obtained from a known person /unknown donor from a sperm bank ...& deposited in female body by- - natural sexual relation - by artificial insemination at calculated time - by in vitro fertilization in laboratory followed by embryo 'transfer in female uterus. Now the fetus grows in maternal body & delivery of baby follows routinely/ by cesarean section 3. Alternatively a donors semen & use of a rented womb/uterus(of a surrogate mother )can be used in case uterus of a willing mother is not available (because of health problem/ hormonal problem) This way any willing woman can be a mother... then why not you?Only need is to consult a gynecologist to assess your menstrual status & consult a fertility clinic to find the procedure suitable for you. I hope the answer is both informative & useful to you. Any followup query is welcome. Please rate the answer ..if you find it useful... before you close it. Thanks.