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Is there any risk of pregnancy during the menopause?


I'm 49 and for the first time, I haven't had my period for three months. For the last couple of years, it's been very irregular, i e, it could come after two months or so, sometimes light and sometimes very heavily. As it seems to be over now, or so I think it is, should I still be careful to avoid the risk of pregnancy?

I was advised that if you are under 50, you need to be period free for 2 years before you can give up on contraception, 1 year if you're over 50.
My health visitor had 3 teenagers and then a suprise baby at 46- if she can get caught anyone can!
Yes, Yes and Yes.....it is possible to get pregnant during the early years of menopause.
I think that it is unlikely if not impossible to become pregnant at this stage - as the egg would not adhere to the wall of the uterus (sorry - using layman terms here..as I AM a layman)
until your doctor confirms that you are in full menopause, you can still become pregnant. make sure to schedule an apt w/ your doctor.
Until then go ahead and continue with protection.
yes, get more info about it, a place to start:

http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/me...
It's still possible to get pregnant. The fact that you still occasionally have a period is an indication you could still also be ovulating. You're probably what they call "peri-menopausal," meaning you haven't shut down entirely just yet. My advice: Whatever birth control you've been using, KEEP USING IT.
I have a workmate going through the menopause and there is a timescale, I think if you're under 50 you should wait two years before not using contraception and one year if you are above 50. You could always check with your doctor though.
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