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Can A 48 Year Old Woman Experiencing Preimenopausal Symptoms Conceive Naturally?
Question: I am 48 and am going through perimenopause. Periods are off in timing and the flow only lasts a day or so and is hardly anything. I get mild to moderate hot flashes daily, mood swings, dizzy spells, tired spells, high anxiety levels, vaginal dryness. My husband is 60. Neither of us ever had children. What are my chances of conceiving naturally?
Brief Answer:
They are very low. If you must conceive, consider assisted techniques!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. For a lady in perimenopause, these are not unexpected and are in consistent with medical knowledge. There is no reason to be worried about. However, chances of becoming pregnant are so so low. If you wish to become pregnant, there is just no point in taking more time to try naturally as your age is fast advancing and there is need to immediately consider assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilisation techniques. Talk to a fertility expert and get all the possible locally available option to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
They are very low. If you must conceive, consider assisted techniques!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. For a lady in perimenopause, these are not unexpected and are in consistent with medical knowledge. There is no reason to be worried about. However, chances of becoming pregnant are so so low. If you wish to become pregnant, there is just no point in taking more time to try naturally as your age is fast advancing and there is need to immediately consider assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilisation techniques. Talk to a fertility expert and get all the possible locally available option to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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