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Menopause and Pregnancy: Can Opposites Attract?
The meaning of menopause actually implies the shutting down of the fertility period of women, while pregnancy
implies fertility at its height. Can menopause and pregnancy co-exist? Can pregnancy happen during this time?
Surprisingly, the answer is ‘yes’. There is a high probability of getting pregnant during the initial stages of
menopause. This is because the ovaries will not stop producing eggs in one instant. It will do so gradually and it
will have intermittent periods of off-and-on.
Now if you think it is off and do not take any precaution, then during that time you can definitely get pregnant!
Since menopause is a long drawn out process, lasting anywhere from two to ten years, it is wise to keep taking
precautions if you are leading a sexually active life and do not want pregnancy to occur. If you are among those
who want to take the chance, please rest assured that this is as good a time as any to get pregnant.
Menopause and pregnancy result in large complications
Let us suppose that you have become pregnant during menopause. You need to be aware that menopause and pregnancy is
not a very good idea. This is because, menopause has a number of drawbacks among which is reducing the bone density
in women, aggravating circulations problems, and many other such ailments which will be further aggravated by the
pregnancy. These all along with the advancing age, which drastically reduces the elasticity of the body (also a
side effect of menopause), will prove to make a pregnancy period a very challenging task.
This is not to scare you away from pregnancy. Having a baby is one of the most beautiful gifts a woman has and many
women revel in such a ‘last gift’ form Mother Nature. However, it is good to be aware that this would be a very
difficult time and a time where you will need to take all the precautions possible to maintain good health for
yourself and the coming baby.
Menopause and pregnancy – are there solutions for ensuring safety?
It is true that there are a lot of risks involved in a pregnancy during menopause. However, I know from personal
experience that the ensuing child will be held dearer for it. Thankfully, modern science has sufficient ammunition
in its arsenal to make the journey as uneventful as possible. The most common precautionary treatment would be HRT
to combat any possible risks, and the constant attention of a senior medical practitioner. “Hope for the best and
prepare for the worst!” is a good saying to follow at this time.
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