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I think knowledge really is power. Wouldn't it be better to know what your choices really are? Your provider should be able to walk you through this process. Don't let the fear stop you from finding out about your choices. Good luck!View Thread


You might ask your health provider about drawing a progesterone level a week before you expect your period. There are other blood tests they might want to perform in this situation (like thyroid testing) but you need to review this with your caregiveer.
We want to confirm that you are actually ovulating with your your cycles this far apart. There are mild fertility drugs that are sometimes useful if you are not ovulating.
If all of this has happened over a short time and the stressors in your life are going away, things may normalize on their own.View Thread

If you two would like to conceive a child you need to see a fertility specialist to talk about your options. Many of the specialists recommend in vitro fertilization in these situations (you go around the blocked tube by fertilizing the egg outside of the body and placing it back into the uterus by going through the vagina). But every case is different so you would want to review your options with someone who specializes in this area.View Thread

My motto is, one time is a fluke and doesn't bear a lot of investigation. If you are not pregnant this time, wait and see what happens next. If your next period is normal (or better yet you are pregnant next cycle) than wonderful. If you notice that this happens again over the next few months, talk to your health provider about what has happenedView Thread

Get in and see your caregiver. Tell them your history and let them investigate your issues. There may be some very easy and straightforward treatments that will help normalize your cycles and help you get pregnant. Knowledge is power in this situation.
Best wishes and keep us updated.View Thread

The HSG is an xray to see if your tubes are open. A small amount of dye is injected into your uterus and then pictures are taken. We are looking to see if your uterus has a normal shape and if the tubes are open. It is another component of the infertility evaluation.View Thread

The safety of carrying a pregnancy is much more related to your general health than your age. A 50 year old in good health may have a very successful pregnancy. You were right to check with your general practitioner to be sure there are no hidden health issues before beginning this journey.
Generally anyone who will be 35 or older at the time of delivery is designated "high risk" in obstetrics. This phrase allows them to access testing that they would not be able to have otherwise. And women over 40 are at higher risk for some complications of pregnancy (pregnancy induced diabetes and pregnancy induced high blood pressure for instance). Most of these things require more monitoring in the pregnancy but can usually be managed siccessfully.
The other issue is actually conceiving a pregnancy. Most pregnancies at age 50 will be conceived using advanced technologies. Most of these women will actually purchase donor eggs from younger women and will use in vitro fertilization to achieve a pregnancy. If this is important to you, seek the advice of a fertility clinic and they can give you specific information about your status and options. Best wishes, keep us updated.View Thread
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