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Pregnant at 47

by Mary
(Malaysia)

Hi Amelia,
I am 47 years old. My test shows my ovaries have become smaller and there is a cyst on the right ovary.

The doctor said that there is no chance at all of me getting pregnant, even with IVF using my own eggs. So, the best option is egg donor which is against my religion.

Although IVF is not accepted by my religion, I was willing to go ahead, but with my eggs. However, the doctor said he has not come across anyone my age getting pregnant and even if I did, there is a very high possibility the child would be abnormal.

Please advise my. I would do anything to improve the ovaries and have a baby. Thank you.

Regards,
Mary M

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Pregnant at 47

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Pregnant at 47
by: Amelia Hirota

Hi Mary,
Statistically, it's unusual to get pregnant at 47 years old, but it's not unheard of. Your chances of having a baby with genetic abnormalities is significantly increased at your age. However, I'm sure that we both know women over 45 in Malaysia that have given birth to healthy babies.

The important things for you to look at are your hormone levels. Try getting your Day 3 levels of FSH, estradiol, prolactin, LH and TSH checked. Also, check your progesterone level 6 days past ovulation. Also, evaluating your menstrual cycle to see the quality of your menstrual blood, your BBT chart and your cervical mucus will also give your some idea of your inherent fertility.

Lastly, the quality of your husband's sperm is just as important as the health of your eggs and your reproductive system. Sperm is 50 percent of making a baby and just as our eggs decline in quality, so do sperm.

If you find a doctor that is willing to do IVF with your eggs, please work with an acupuncturist and herbalist to prepare both your body and your husband's body for the cycle. I realize that time is of the essence, but I recommend preparing your bodies for a minimum of 3 months to give it your best shot.

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Amelia Hirota
47 and trying with secondary infertility
by: Anonymous

I am in the same boat as you. I will be 48 in August 09. Had two teens aged 25 and 24. Now with a new husband. Tried IVF six times. First two had fragmented eggs. Then began taking vitamins and supplements. I Had three other ivfs and eventually I had one embryo transferred, but still no luck.

I Just attempted the sixth ivf with clomid, but the cycle was cancelled due to my poor response to clomid. I was given birth control pills which over surpressed me. It is difficult to use donor eggs since I have had kids before.

l am praying to God to hear my prayers. I'm very fit and look like a 29yr old. So I will keep trying until I'm 50 and then go for donor eggs.My husband is younger.
Need Inspiration at 47
by: smooches07

Hi Ladies, I'm scared !#$$@, I'm in the middle of an IVF cycle with my own eggs. I just turned 47 last month. I've been searching high and low for any stories of ladies my age TTC with own eggs through IVF...sad to say I haven't found any; but I have found some who have successfully achieved pregnancy at my age naturally or with donor eggs. Although I'm in the middle of my cycle, I'm considering telling my RE i want to cancel, I'm getting more frightened by the day of giving birth to an unhealthy child and risk to my health...any stories of inspiration are welcomed, please send my way.
WHO DOES IVF AT 47?
by: AnonymousCANDY

I WANT TO USE MY OWN EGGS AND NEED A FERTILITY CLINIC WHO WILL DO IVF AT 47?? PLEASE HELP

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