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40 Years Old, Trying To Conceive. Possibility Through IVF?
Question: I am a 40 year old female(40 years and 2 months old as of today).
I have never had problems with my periods and continue to have regular normal periods. I watch my diet well and exercise very moderately. I weigh 68 kg and 5.1 feet tall.
My history: 2 years ago I consulted an IVF specialist and under her directions went through a 'metformin' medication for about a year. But, thereafter I gave up as I was getting old.
1. what are my chances of having a successful IVF?
2. I am worried about Down's syndrome or other deformities that affect babies born for women in their 40's.
Thanks for your time.
I have never had problems with my periods and continue to have regular normal periods. I watch my diet well and exercise very moderately. I weigh 68 kg and 5.1 feet tall.
My history: 2 years ago I consulted an IVF specialist and under her directions went through a 'metformin' medication for about a year. But, thereafter I gave up as I was getting old.
1. what are my chances of having a successful IVF?
2. I am worried about Down's syndrome or other deformities that affect babies born for women in their 40's.
Thanks for your time.
hello
thank you for writing to XXXXXXX
the chances of pregnancy 40 are one in 4
the downs syndrome problem in pregnancy is tested as a routine now between 11 to 13+ weeks
its a highly sensitive test - nuchal transluceny test and double test can be planned
as you are getting older it will be advised that u plan and go for the treatment at the earliest
wish you all the best
dr XXXXXXX thakkar
thank you for writing to XXXXXXX
the chances of pregnancy 40 are one in 4
the downs syndrome problem in pregnancy is tested as a routine now between 11 to 13+ weeks
its a highly sensitive test - nuchal transluceny test and double test can be planned
as you are getting older it will be advised that u plan and go for the treatment at the earliest
wish you all the best
dr XXXXXXX thakkar
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