Odds of Pregnancy at Age 47?

[Lindy450]

Hi

I'm already a whole week late, with subtle signs of pregnancy.  I just turned 47 and was planning on tying my tubes here in the the next month or so -- and now this?  I can't even find out what the odds of a natural pregnancy at my age are.  Some very definite changes from my "routine" cycle.  I've got some nausea, tender breasts and one negative pregnancy test.  But with my youngest son, my home pregnancy test also turned out negative, even though I was pregnant.  It just seems ridiculous to be pregnant -- we weren't even trying  and my husband didn't even have an orgasm -- he limped out during that encounter (around my birthday).  So it seems kind of like a joke.  I'm about ready to try a test again -- still no period and almost 2 weeks late now.  I keep reading how it's almost impossible at my age to get pregnant naturally.  Any comments?

Lindy

[Shari4]

More, please!!!

[Hunnybear]

hi  I am 43yrs old and the mother of 3 grown children 19,20 and 21 .. have been in a new relationship for awhile now and we desire to have a child together and have been trying to conceive for 8 months with no luck.....I have irregular menstrual periods.. all my homone tests came back WNL except my thyroid level was a little low.... am on thyroid medication and Provera right now... am also taking herbal vitamins to help with conception.. my left ovary has been hurting a little and my cervix is really sensitive... am hoping to get a good period in 3 to 7 days and then I will be able to test for ovulation. OBGYN says I will need to see a reproductive endocrinologist if I don't get pregnant soon... am so worried that I am not cycling or releasing eggs ..

[40smama]

hunny - I'd see a re sooner than later.  At our age, time is of the essence.  I hope you get your AF soon so you can get on w/ttc.  If you're not ovulating, there's definitely meds to help you start the process - good luck - I hope you get your BFP soon!! - jennifer

[RoyalBlue]

Hello Everyone,

I am 43 years old and two weeks late with my period. My husband and I had three "encounters" that were unprotected. Two of these encounters were right after my period ended, so I cannot even imagine that I ovulated yet. Now a bit of history...

I tried for 10 months to get pregnant with my fourth child.  I stopped trying in March 2008.  I have three wonderful children ages 10, 7, and 4. I realized that my life is good the way that it is.

I am terrified to do a test. I am also wondering if I am in periomenopause.  My periods were irregular my entire life until I turned 40.  After age 40, my periods came every 28 days like clockwork. Naturally I am very concerned.  I guess that I am just looking for a little bit of support from older women who can relate to my situation. My husband is okay with whatever happens, so that is good.

Thanks for listening...

Lori

[alikat1205]

if you are two weeks late a test should be pretty accurate! so if it is negative, you can imagine that your periods are just starting to change with age (i'm 40 so i'm not saying anything negative about your age!).  if it's positive, you need to get to a dr. asap!!!!! it's time to test!

[RoyalBlue]

The test came back positive  today.  I am off to post another topic on this....