Perimenopausal Pregnancy

Many women start new relationships as they've approached their late 40s or early 50s. Some have decided to get married later in life. Others have gone through divorces and find themselves with a new-found love life. Some of us still have that sexual spark from longterm relationships or marriages.  All this is being said to say that women in the perimenopausal age range are still having sex!!  Well, as we age, our bodies start to approach the age of menopause.  Prior to going through menopause, our hormones, and thus our menstrual cycles, can become very irregular, which makes it difficult to predict if and when ovulation is occuring.  Some might think that means you can't get pregnant, but this perimenopausal time frame can lead to some surprise pregnancies!  Check out this episode as Dr. Plenty discusses changes your body goes through in the perimenopausal time period and when you can actually say you have reached menopause. You'll also hear of some cases of women who are pregnant and perimenopausal and how these pregnancies are managed.  If you are going through the ""change of life"" or think you are approaching the age of menopause, make sure to download and listen to this episode.  Also, don't forget to rate, comment, and share with your friends as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.