Pregnancy Over 40 Is Possible Until A Full Year of Menopause
Many women in their 40's who are trying to conceive wonder what the average age of menopause is for the general population.See Also: www.getpregnantover40.com for more on FSH and fertility
According to this article, the average is about 50. Again, this is an average - some women will go through menopause later, some earlier. Menopause is defined as the absence of periods for a full 12 months. Until that time, pregnancy is possible - as this article mentions:
One important point made in the article is the following:
Menopause is a gradual process that can take several years. You're not really through menopause until you haven't had a period for 12 months. (During this time, keep using birth control if you don't want to become pregnant.)
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familydoctor.org