OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions Menopause

Is a woman able to get pregnant after menopause?

My wife has gone through menopause and is 52 years old. Is a woman able to get pregnant after menopause?

4 Answers

It is uncommon, but not totally unexpected. As long as you are still have any types of periods on occasion the ovary may release an egg. Uncommon, but can happen
No. A woman no longer ovulates after reaching menopause.
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No.

After 45, the likelihood of spontaneous pregnancy is greatly diminished. Additionally, miscarriages are more common.