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Can Conception Occur If Having Short Menstrual Cycles?

Hi I'm A 43 yo woman.. Lately my cycles became shorter like 24 days and I ovulated this cycle sa early as day 7 last cycles I ov like day 9.right after ov I feel pre Af cramps on and off until I get my period then they stop
is there a chance fir m to conceive?
My day 3 FSH is 15 my E2 is 59
Tue, 23 May 2017
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As we get older our reproductive cycles can change either by shortening or lengthening as well as other signs like hot flashes or night sweats that may be signaling that we are coming closer to the end of our reproductive lives. However ovulation can persist until the time in menopause and more and more women are conceiving later in life. If you are ovulating which can be suggested with a ovulation prediction kits, increase in basal body temperature and increased progesterone level in the luteal phase then conception can still be possible. In your specific case your FSH is on the higher end of normal but E2 is still within normal limits. An AMH level can let you know how much ovarian reserve you have left and conception may be possible with timed coitus, ovulation prediction, basal body temperature charting and recognizing signs of ovulation in your own body. Of course it is also important to verify the semen analysis of your male partner or prospective father of baby. At 43 years old it is also important to remember that there is an increased maternal age-related risk of having an anueploidy like trisomy 21 risk of approximately 1 in 50. A good OB/GYN generalist or reproductive endocrinology specialist can help to guide you in this endeavour.
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Can Conception Occur If Having Short Menstrual Cycles?

As we get older our reproductive cycles can change either by shortening or lengthening as well as other signs like hot flashes or night sweats that may be signaling that we are coming closer to the end of our reproductive lives. However ovulation can persist until the time in menopause and more and more women are conceiving later in life. If you are ovulating which can be suggested with a ovulation prediction kits, increase in basal body temperature and increased progesterone level in the luteal phase then conception can still be possible. In your specific case your FSH is on the higher end of normal but E2 is still within normal limits. An AMH level can let you know how much ovarian reserve you have left and conception may be possible with timed coitus, ovulation prediction, basal body temperature charting and recognizing signs of ovulation in your own body. Of course it is also important to verify the semen analysis of your male partner or prospective father of baby. At 43 years old it is also important to remember that there is an increased maternal age-related risk of having an anueploidy like trisomy 21 risk of approximately 1 in 50. A good OB/GYN generalist or reproductive endocrinology specialist can help to guide you in this endeavour.