Q: what age for a woman is considered a health risk to be pregnant? i am 35 and will be 36 in may. i get married in june and will want to have at least one child. what are the health risks of someone my age getting pregnant?

In : In general, pregnancies after 35 are considered higher-risk, although many studies now show that the vast majority of women who get pregnant after 35 have very successful pregnancies. Usually women after age 35 are followed more closely and sometimes have more testing performed. It may be a good idea to see a gynecologist that you would like to be followed with before you get pregnant to discuss your medical history and to have a general health screening.

Q: can a woman that has had a hysterectomy but still has 1 tube and 1 ovary still get pregnant? age 29 good health.

Unlikely: There is a very small chance of having an ectopic pregnancy in the circumstance you describe. If there are any suspicious symptoms, a pregnancy test is still appropriate.

Q: m frm south india. chances of complications happening in a young age pregnancy(eg: 12 year old) high? other than that if a 12 year old girl has reached puberty and have sex, she can get pregnant & deliver baby like a 20 year old pregnant woman. right?

: Unfortunately that is not the case. She should be helped to find immediate medical care as her pregnancy will be high risk due to incomplete development of internal organs. Start with her pediatrician who should be able to find resources and coordinate in the community.

Q: can pregnant via ivf woman get root canal treatment? my wife is 42 years of age, and getting pregnant through ivf, hopefully in next few weeks. is it okay for the health of the mother and the child, if my wife goes for root canal to a dentist while she i

Congrats : Congrats and hopefully you will both have good news in the near future! there is a misconception regarding pregnancy and dentistry. Some people are led to believe that the mother should not undergo any treatment whatsoever. This is not completely true. Root canal therapy is a local treatment, taking place in one very small area of the body. The procedure itself is not invasive. What would be of concern is if the tooth is not treated, and then flares up. Your wife could be in pain, may get an infection, and become stressed over the entire ordeal. That would be worse, since she may need medicatins that act systemically, not locally. Not that these medications would necessarily affect the fetus, but i think you understand my point. She's not even pregnant yet, is she? Why not have the procedure completed in the next week or two, and this way it isn't even an issue. Consult with your dentist on his/her views as well as your fertility specialist. Each may have a different view on this subject. Again, congratulations and best of luck.

Question 1

at what age may a woman be unable to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Any age: But as women get older obviously more chance for that to happen not uncommon to happen any time in the 40s.

Question 2

is it not recommended for a woman to try to get pregnant at age 45?

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Pregnancy: Late pregnancies increase the  risk of congenital anomalies in the baby, like Down's syndrome . Other risks will include post partum  hemorrhage, c section risk, breech delivery ,prolonged postnatal stay, pulmonary embolism risk, urine infections,  increase chest infection risk .

Question 3

is there a such thing as a man shooting "blanks" not being able to get a woman pregnant after a certain age?

Accepted Answer

Not really: There are men who have fathered children in their 80s.  As long as there is sperm, it can happen.

Question 4

can a 43 year old woman get pregnant

i have 3 kids in serial now i want 4 child is that possible to get child in age 43?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are still having regular cycles you are likely ovulating &amp; could achieve and carry a pregnancy.Remember any pregnancy has at least 4-5% risk of an unexpected outcome and your age will add another 1-2 % as an increase in risk for chromosome defects. Your basic health is also a significant factor.However, many women today are having successful pregnancies at that age &amp; you could be one.

Question 5

how does age affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Loss of eggs: Reproductive aging is simply the loss of eggs over time.  At puberty one has ~400, 000 eggs and at menopause fewer than 100.  The loss in general occurs steadily thru the years.  Known things that accelerate the process are smoking, endometriosis and chemotherapy or radiation treatments.  This is the hardest thing we have to treat in reproductive medicine.

Question 6

how many eggs does the average woman have left at age 45? may consider trying to get pregnant next year...

Accepted Answer

Very few eggs: After age 43 you ovarian reserve (how many eggs are left) is very, very low and the chances for conception are really poor. You are also at risk for a baby with chromosomal abnormalities. Next year may not work for you at all. If you really want to know ask you ob/gyn to order an amh level which is a hormone that measures you ovarian reserve. If it is <0.5 you chances to have a baby are very low.

Question 7

what age for a woman is considered a health risk to be pregnant? i am 35 and will be 36 in may.  i get married in june and will want to have at least one child.  what are the health risks of someone my age getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

In : In general, pregnancies after 35 are considered higher-risk, although many studies now show that the vast majority of women who get pregnant after 35 have very successful pregnancies.  Usually women after age 35 are followed more closely and sometimes have more testing performed.  It may be a good idea to see a gynecologist that you would like to be followed with before you get pregnant to discuss your medical history and to have a general health screening.

Question 8

can a woman that has had a hysterectomy but still has 1 tube and 1 ovary still get pregnant?  age 29 good health.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There is a very small chance of having an ectopic pregnancy in the circumstance you describe. If there are any suspicious symptoms, a pregnancy test is still appropriate.

Question 9

m frm south india. chances of complications happening in a young age pregnancy(eg: 12 year old) high? other than that if a 12 year old girl has reached puberty and have sex, she can get pregnant & deliver baby like a 20 year old pregnant woman. right?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately that is not the case. She should be helped to find immediate medical care as her pregnancy will be high risk due to incomplete development of internal organs. Start with her pediatrician who should be able to find resources and coordinate in the community.

Question 10

can pregnant via ivf woman get root canal treatment? my wife is 42 years of age, and getting pregnant through ivf, hopefully in next few weeks.

is it okay for the health of the mother and the child, if my wife goes for root canal to a dentist while she i

Accepted Answer

Congrats : Congrats and hopefully you will both have good news in the near future!

there is a misconception regarding pregnancy and dentistry. Some people are led to believe that the mother should not undergo any treatment whatsoever. This is not completely true.

Root canal therapy is a local treatment, taking place in one very small area of the body. The procedure itself is not invasive.

What would be of concern is if the tooth is not treated, and then flares up. Your wife could be in pain, may get an infection, and become stressed over the entire ordeal. That would be worse, since she may need medicatins that act systemically, not locally. Not that these medications would necessarily affect the fetus, but i think you understand my point.

She's not even pregnant yet, is she? Why not have the procedure completed in the next week or two, and this way it isn't even an issue. Consult with your dentist on his/her views as well as your fertility specialist. Each may have a different view on this subject.

Again, congratulations and best of luck.

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What age for a woman is considered a health risk to be pregnant? i am 35 and will be 36 in may. i get married in june and will want to have at least one child. what are the health risks of someone my age getting pregnant?

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Can a woman that has had a hysterectomy but still has 1 tube and 1 ovary still get pregnant? age 29 good health.

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M frm south india. chances of complications happening in a young age pregnancy(eg: 12 year old) high? other than that if a 12 year old girl has reached puberty and have sex, she can get pregnant & deliver baby like a 20 year old pregnant woman. right?

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Can pregnant via ivf woman get root canal treatment? my wife is 42 years of age, and getting pregnant through ivf, hopefully in next few weeks. is it okay for the health of the mother and the child, if my wife goes for root canal to a dentist while she i

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