Too late to have children?

[allip68]

I am 39 years old  and for the past 2 months have had an unusual period lasting 7 or 8 days.  This month my period (which arrived 4 days late after having been always punctual previously) lasted for 3 or 4 days, which has been typical for the past year or so.  Then when I thought it was over I found brown stains in my underwear for the next 3 or 4 days.  Today, on the 8th day since the beginning of my period, I saw bright red blood in the toilet but that was it.  I am assuming I am going through perimenopause but am hoping this is not the case as I still want to have children.  Is there a possibility I could still have children if I start trying next month, or is it too late?

[allip68]

Here is my news:  I was so depressed after entering what I thought was perimenopause.  I talked to doctors and they told me it even with IVF I'd have only 5% odds of getting pregnant.  So I gave up.  I missed my period last month and figured I was going through the next stage of perimenopause.  But turned out I was pregnant!  Unfortunately, I miscarried.  I'd had xrays taken (since I didn't think I could be pregnant) so I'm wondering whether that could've led me to miscarry.  Anyway, I was so happy for hte short time it lasted and devasted when I was no longer pregnant.  But now I have renewed hope that maybe I CAN still have a baby.  I have never have any children:(  Thanks for listening and offering your help and encouragement.

[sascrowley]

Everyone's body is different. I would check with your ob doctor about it all. My grandmother was 42 when she had my mom, who was her last after 8 kids.  I would keep notes of all the changes and discuss everything with your doctor to see if you can and they usually can give an estimated time frame of when you would start meopause. Happy Holidays and I pray that you will get your wish.

[potts20]

You should talk to your doctor and see what he or she says.  Do you have children now, or are you still going for #1?  It may not be perimenopause, I wouldnt know though because I am only 20.  Could luck, and I hope you can still get a little one.

Merry Christmas.