What are my chances/risks of getting pregnant?

[Nutbrownhare]

I'm nearly 51; periods are irregular, are getting lighter and further part, and I no longer get PMT.  I've also learned recently that I have a severe bicornuate uterus.  I've recently started a new relationship;  he has trouble with condoms, I don't want to take the pill (causes continual bleeding for me), I don't want a coil because of the uterine abnormality and my GP has told me that my chances of getting pregnant are very slim.

Is there anyone out there who could shed any light?  I've just finished a (short) period and have had unprotected sex, though I guess this would be unlikely to result in pregnancy even if I were younger and more fertile.  Should I be worried?

[AnnieBrooke]

Your chances are quite slim of getting pregnant at 51, but unfortunately they aren't absolutely zero.  And there is still the risk of STDs, no matter your age.  Nuvaring might be a way to go to keep sure you won't get preggers, but condoms are a better bet because of the STD issue.  Anyway, good luck.

ps -- The condition of having a bicornuate uterus doesn't keep you from getting pregnant, so the gyn's question of whether you had tried to have kids and couldn't, isn't really on point.  A bicornuate uterus is said to increase the risk of early labor or miscarriage, but there is no literature out there associating it with trouble conceiving.

[Nutbrownhare]

Thanks, Lucey!

I've never had kids, because of never wanting them, but I recently had an ultrasound and hysteroscopy because they found endometrial cells in a smear test - that was when I found out about the bicornuate uterus.  

The gynaecologist asked if I'd tried to have kids and found I just couldn't, but I told him I'd never tried.  I also found out recently that this particular abnormality means that the IUD isn't effective, but I had one when I was younger, for three years, and never got pregnant - though my periods were so excruciatingly painful it was a relief to have it removed.

I'd never heard of nuvaring - I'll look into it!

Thanks again!

[Lucey12]

I have issues with the pill also but not because of bleeding, I get sick on it, 24/7. I use nuvaring. Its a ring that is inserted vaginally and the hormones are released there. you leave it in for 3 weeks, out for one, then get a new one for the next 3 weeks etc. Maybe try that.

As fro your current situation... it really depends. Do you aready have kids? If so did you conceive right away? If so you might but because of your age, you woudlnt have quite a high chance.

All the best.