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Is It Possible To Conceive By Natural Ways At The Age Of 39?
Question: I am 39 want to conceive my first baby.
I am becoming obsessed that I will be infertile for conceiving because of my age.
I have been sexually active for 12 years never used contraception but also never had regular sex it could be like 2 or 3 times in a full year. Same partner my husband. He does have a child.
I just feel I will never get pregnant as never been caught before.
My GP says I should be fine and to stop worrying hence won't refer me for any kind of testing.
I do have regular periods and fertility monitor does show ovulation but we have never really used the monitor to conceive it was more to ease my mind that I do ovulate.
Can I get pregnant naturally and if so how do I stop all this worrying?
Many thanks for a prompt answer.
I am becoming obsessed that I will be infertile for conceiving because of my age.
I have been sexually active for 12 years never used contraception but also never had regular sex it could be like 2 or 3 times in a full year. Same partner my husband. He does have a child.
I just feel I will never get pregnant as never been caught before.
My GP says I should be fine and to stop worrying hence won't refer me for any kind of testing.
I do have regular periods and fertility monitor does show ovulation but we have never really used the monitor to conceive it was more to ease my mind that I do ovulate.
Can I get pregnant naturally and if so how do I stop all this worrying?
Many thanks for a prompt answer.
Brief Answer:
You can try naturally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern but don't worry because you have chances to conceive by natural way even though you are 39 years old.
I say so because your periods are regular and you ovulate.
You should try naturally no for more than six months of regular intercourse , than you can contact with an infertility specialist.
Prior of conceive take folic acid 400 micro gram per day and vit E.
Having one baby from your husband does not mean that you exclude male infertility factor because demage of semen can occur after having a baby.
All the best
You can try naturally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern but don't worry because you have chances to conceive by natural way even though you are 39 years old.
I say so because your periods are regular and you ovulate.
You should try naturally no for more than six months of regular intercourse , than you can contact with an infertility specialist.
Prior of conceive take folic acid 400 micro gram per day and vit E.
Having one baby from your husband does not mean that you exclude male infertility factor because demage of semen can occur after having a baby.
All the best
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Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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