Many women associate menopause with the change of life where they lose their fertility. However, menopause can be a long process and although changes in fertility are occurring that does not mean women stop being fertile overnight. As a result, there is a real possibility of becoming pregnant during menopause.

It is common for women to be confused about menopause and what it means. Doctors define menopause as 12 consecutive months with no period. If you are having sporadic periods still then you are most likely still ovulating, which means you can still get pregnant. If you are not interested in getting pregnant then you should continue to use birth control methods during this time to prevent pregnancy. If you are trying to conceive then you may want to seek the assistance of a fertility doctor who can help since you have little time before conception is not possible.

Perimenopause is the time before menopause when your body is preparing for the change. You may notice a change in your menstrual habits during this time and it is possible for it to begin in your 30s or 40s. The average age of menopause is 51 in the US so there are women on both sides of that number who go through it.

There are more risks for older women who become pregnant as well as risks for the baby. As a result, if you aren’t interested in getting pregnant and running those risks then you will want to use birth control measures until you are sure you can no longer conceive.

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