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If i began my menses late (age 16) will that prolong child bearing years?
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Longer that what?: Generally a maternal age over 35 can carry risks for Down syndrome and other genetic disorders. The age you started your menses does not have much to do with that.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Prolonged ?: A women is born with all the eggs she will ever have,They age & accumulate radiation/exposures at the same rate regardless of when you start. Some women who start at 11 achieve pregnancy in their 50's, but their risk of a chromosome defect like Down syndrome is about 1/20 at that point. I would visit with a genetic counselor to learn your chances of a healthy outcome.
Answered 10/13/2016
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