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Should I Be Able To Conceive Even At The Age Of 47?
Question: I had a progesterone test done on cycle day 21 of a 24 day cycle (its difficult to get a day 21 as my periods vary from 24 days to 31 days).
My GP is happy that this suggests ovulation.
As long as I ovulate and have regular periods should I be able to conceive even at the age of 47.
My GP is happy that this suggests ovulation.
As long as I ovulate and have regular periods should I be able to conceive even at the age of 47.
Brief Answer:
You can conceive, but risky at this age.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
It is good that your mid cycle progesterone level is suggestive of ovulation.
However pregnancy at this age is quite risky for you and baby, maternal complications and risk for congenital anomalies like Down’s syndrome is very high.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
You can conceive, but risky at this age.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
It is good that your mid cycle progesterone level is suggestive of ovulation.
However pregnancy at this age is quite risky for you and baby, maternal complications and risk for congenital anomalies like Down’s syndrome is very high.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
So even though its risky I should be able to conceive naturally?
Brief Answer:
You can conceive.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can conceive, but the odds are slightly less compared to a younger female.
You can conceive.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can conceive, but the odds are slightly less compared to a younger female.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
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