Menopause Baby
I suspect that few people would want to admit it outright for fear they may sound bad, but there are probably more than a few couples who have had a surprise menopause baby and weren’t completely happy about it.
That’s not to say that the child won’t be loved and appreciated for the gift they are, it’s just to say that at a certain point in life our priorities shift and having a menopause baby will be very difficult for many couples.
Hey, any grandparent knows that having young children is a young person game! I can’t believe I had two young kids at the same time.
Today, after I’ve spent some time with my “honorary” grandchildren I need to take a nap! I know that I could raise a child at this point in my life, but I also know that I don’t want to.
In a lot of ways, I would make a much better parent today than I did when I was younger; I simply have more knowledge and wisdom than I did then but what I don’t have as much of is stamina!
So, if you feel the same way and you don’t want that particular type of surprise you will need to be careful as you approach menopause.
For one thing, always talk to your doctor. She can provide you with more information and help you figure out where you are in terms of menopause.
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In the meantime, here is some additional information:
1. Perimenopause is the time when you are just starting to have menopausal symptoms but you are also still having a period.
This will start anywhere from your 30’s to your 60’s though for most women it begins around age 45. Perimenopause can last for many years.
During this time your periods are likely to be very erratic and hard to predict both in terms of flow and when you will get it.
Also, you will likely experience some menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety attacks, fatigue, trouble sleeping, drying skin and hair and weight gain (sounds fun, doesn’t it?).
You may have none or all of these symptoms, or some amount in between, and the severity can vary wildly between women.
The most important thing to take away from this is that you can still get pregnant during this time if you aren’t careful.
Since you don’t know when your next period will be you should rely on other methods of birth control.
2. Once a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months she is considered to be in menopause. After that point, you should not have to worry about getting pregnant.
So, if you and your partner don’t want to have any more children and are getting older, don’t make the mistake of thinking you no longer need to use some sort of birth control.
A woman can still get pregnant while she is perimenopausal. Talk to your doctor for more information. All babies are gifts, but sometimes we get to the point in our lives where we want someone else to have that gift and we don’t want a “menopause baby“.
How do I know if I am going through menopause?
How Will I Know I’m in Menopause? Menopause Stages, Symptoms …https://www.menopause.org/…/are-we-there-yet-navigate-now-with-our-guided-menopa…
…https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/are-we-there-yet-navigate-now-with-our-guided-menopause-tour
And it can still be years before your last menstrual period. Some common, normal signs include irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and mood swings—all results of unevenly changing levels of ovarian hormones (estrogen) in your body. Read more about how you’ll know you’re near menopause. How Will I Know I’m in Menopause? Menopause Stages, Symptoms …https://www.menopause.org/…/are-we-there-yet-navigate-now-with-our-guided-menopa…Search for: How do I know if I am going through menopause?
After menopause
Does menopause make you dizzy?
Does menopause cause dizziness? – Medical News Today…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319860.php
…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319860.php
Women are more likely to experience dizziness during menopause, possibly due to the aging process and changes in hormone levels. Dizziness is not a disease but a symptom of something happening inside the body. This article discusses the potential causes and treatment of menopausal dizziness. Oct 29, 2017Does menopause cause dizziness? – Medical News Today…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319860.phpSearch for: Does menopause make you dizzy?
Women after 50 and menopause
Can you be perimenopausal and still have regular periods?
Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause – ACOG…https://m.acog.org/Patients/…/Perimenopausal-Bleeding-and-Bleeding-After-Menopause
…https://m.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Perimenopausal-Bleeding-and-Bleeding-After-Menopause
During perimenopause, hormone levels may not follow this regular pattern. As a result, you may have irregular bleeding or spotting. Some months, your period may be longer and heavier. Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause – ACOG…https://m.acog.org/Patients/…/Perimenopausal-Bleeding-and-Bleeding-After-MenopauseSearch for: Can you be perimenopausal and still have regular periods?
During menopause
Do you need estrogen after menopause?
How Hormone Depletion Affects You | Menopausemenopause.northwestern.edu/content/how-hormone-depletion-affects-you
…http://menopause.northwestern.edu/content/how-hormone-depletion-affects-you
As your ovaries age and release fewer hormones, FSH and LH can no longer perform their usual functions to regulate your estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These inevitable changes in your hormones and the natural decline of estrogen levels during menopause can significantly affect your health for years to come. How Hormone Depletion Affects You | Menopausemenopause.northwestern.edu/content/how-hormone-depletion-affects-youSearch for: Do you need estrogen after menopause?
Perimenopause and menopause
Do menopause symptoms go away?
Myths About Menopausal Symptoms and Treatments…https://www.everydayhealth.com/…/myths-about-menopausal-symptoms-treatments/
…https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/menopause/myths-about-menopausal-symptoms-treatments/
Most symptoms of menopause are permanent unless the woman takes hormones or other medications. Hot flashes usually last about two years, but for 15%-20% of women, they never go away. Insomnia or sleep disturbances also can continue to be a problem. Nov 17, 2017Myths About Menopausal Symptoms and Treatments…https://www.everydayhealth.com/…/myths-about-menopausal-symptoms-treatments/Search for: Do menopause symptoms go away?
What is the last stage of menopause?
Stages of Menopause | Menopausemenopause.northwestern.edu/content/stages-menopause
…http://menopause.northwestern.edu/content/stages-menopause
The 3-5 year period before menopause when your estrogen and hormone levels begin to drop is called perimenopause. You typically enter into perimenopause in your late 40’s and could begin to experience irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms such as Hot flashes. Sleep disturbances-insomnia.Stages of Menopause | Menopausemenopause.northwestern.edu/content/stages-menopauseSearch for: What is the last stage of menopause?
How can I slow down menopause?
11 Natural Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause – Healthline…https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-natural-menopause-tips
…https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-natural-menopause-tips
Here is a list of 11 natural ways to reduce the symptoms of menopause. Eat Foods Rich in Calcium and Vitamin D. … Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight. … Eat Lots of Fruit and Vegetables. … Avoid Trigger Foods. … Exercise Regularly. … Eat More Foods That Are High in Phytoestrogens. … Drink Enough Water. More items…•May 28, 201611 Natural Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause – Healthline…https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-natural-menopause-tipsSearch for: How can I slow down menopause?
Video all about pregnancy and menopause: How to know if you’re pregnant or in menopause.
How long without a period is menopause?
Menopause, Perimenopause, and Postmenopause | Cleveland Clinic…https://my.clevelandclinic.org/…/15224-menopause-perimenopause-and-postmenopause
…https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15224-menopause-perimenopause-and-postmenopause
The average length of perimenopause is four years, but for some women, this stage may last only a few months. Perimenopause ends when a woman has gone 12 months without having her period. Menopause, Perimenopause, and Postmenopause | Cleveland Clinic…https://my.clevelandclinic.org/…/15224-menopause-perimenopause-and-postmenopauseSearch for: How long without a period is menopause?
Can a woman get pregnant at 45?
Pregnancy after 45 carries risks | Reuters…https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pregnancy-risks-idUSTRE6A94TK20101110
…https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pregnancy-risks-idUSTRE6A94TK20101110
Pregnancy after 45 carries risks. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For the few women who manage to get pregnant after age 45, both they and their babies have a higher risk of complications, Israeli researchers have found. Nov 10, 2010Pregnancy after 45 carries risks | Reuters…https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pregnancy-risks-idUSTRE6A94TK20101110Search for: Can a woman get pregnant at 45?
Do you still ovulate during perimenopause?
When Your Ovulation Ceases | Bodyform…https://www.bodyform.co.uk/v-zone/pre-menopause/period-has-stopped/
…https://www.bodyform.co.uk/v-zone/pre-menopause/period-has-stopped/
The menopause is triggered when egg production is no longer possible and your ovaries stop releasing estrogen. … Some women continue to menstruate for many years after ovulation stops, but their periods may be unpredictable. Like your periods, hormone levels become erratic during the perimenopause. When Your Ovulation Ceases | Bodyform…https://www.bodyform.co.uk/v-zone/pre-menopause/period-has-stopped/Search for: Do you still ovulate during perimenopause?
How can I get pregnant during menopause?
Menopause and pregnancy: All you need to know…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320228.php
…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320228.php
During perimenopause and postmenopause it is still possible for women to get pregnant. During perimenopause, ovulation can occur, meaning a woman can conceive naturally. Postmenopause, if a woman wishes to get pregnant, then a combination of hormone therapy and IVF treatment is the only option. Dec 3, 2017Menopause and pregnancy: All you need to know…https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320228.phpSearch for: How can I get pregnant during menopause?
Can a menopausal woman be a surrogate?
Labor of Love: Woman Carries Her Daughter’s Baby – ABC News…https://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/surrogate-grandmother…birth…/story?…
…https://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/surrogate-grandmother-woman-birth-grandson-61/story?id=12912270
The Uterus Goes on Forever. While age is a limiting factor for the safety of such late-in-life surrogacy, hormonal supplementation and the use of donor eggs make pregnancy possible even in women who have gone through menopause. Feb 14, 2011Labor of Love: Woman Carries Her Daughter’s Baby – ABC News…https://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/surrogate-grandmother…birth…/story?…Search for: Can a menopausal woman be a surrogate?
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