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What Are The Risks Of Having A Baby After 36?
Dear Doctor,My name is Anneth.I have some questions regarding menstruation. I am 36 years old, married with one 12 year old child. I normally have my period from 24 to latest 29th. This month it came on the 31st.a week prior to this date, I and my partner has whole week unprotected sex. Ont he 31st of March, I got some spotting in the morning but then it stopped the whole day. So I thought it maybe a little delay so we had again sex and then got some spotting in the morning which stopped again the whole day. This morning March 3rd, got some spotting again. Would this be normal? What are the chances that I could get pregnant ? If in case I get pregnant, would it be safe to have pregnancy at the age of 36? Would there not be chances for a child to special conditions or deformities when being concept at this late age? Thank you and looking forward to your answeers.Anneth
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Please remember that ovulation occurs 2 weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is the fertile period when conception can occur. Since your timing of intercourse falls in the safe period you have a very little chance of conception. Moreover, your menstrual pattern is suggestive of some other cause like hormone imbalance or local causes like erosions, polyps, etc. Please have a proper evaluation by a specialist.
Conception at your age does not always lead to birth defects. Proper prenatal medication, regular monitoring and adequate nutrition and rest helps a lot.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Please remember that ovulation occurs 2 weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is the fertile period when conception can occur. Since your timing of intercourse falls in the safe period you have a very little chance of conception. Moreover, your menstrual pattern is suggestive of some other cause like hormone imbalance or local causes like erosions, polyps, etc. Please have a proper evaluation by a specialist.
Conception at your age does not always lead to birth defects. Proper prenatal medication, regular monitoring and adequate nutrition and rest helps a lot.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam
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