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Menopause (Expert Forum)
Can I still get pregnant?
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis, sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
Can I still get pregnant?
by yvonne226, Nov 06, 2006 12:00AM
I have not had a period in over 4 years, i'm 53 years old. Recently I started another relationship. We had unprotected sex a week ago and then I got real nervous not thinking about getting pregnant. Do not like going to doctors so I have not been officially told I can't have children. But from what I have read, over 5o years and not having a period beyond 12 months i'm safe. ( I hope ) Just trying to confirm before I start buying testing kits to see for my own piece of mind.
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Nov 09, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 09, 2006 12:00AM
A. If you are 53 and haven’t had a period in over 4 years then you cannot get pregnant. You can get sexually transmitted diseases. For that reason, unless you are in a monogamous relationship with your partner and know he doesn’t have diseases such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV or hepatitis, it is wise to use condoms and have safe sex.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Member Comments (2)
by nnw1234, Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
i have two questions. the first one is.....i had my baby 13 months ago and i still havent had my period. i had it twice with the help of some pills. i dont want to take birth control to start my period and thats what the doctor says. could there be something wrong with me?? is there anything else i can do?? my second question is.......... can i still get pregnant even if i'm not having a period???
