chance of pregnancy during menopause

Can your still get pregnant while going through menopause?  Well yes, it is possible to get pregnant while you are going through menopause.

You should  continue to use birth control if you do not want to have a baby. You may need to use birth control until you have gone about a year without having a period. Ask your caregiver about when you can stop taking birth control to avoid pregnancy. Risks of Pregnancy During Menopause

A lot of perimenopausal are unaware of the facts surrounding pregnancy during menopause. More than 60% of unintended pregnancies in women over 40 are aborted. More than 50% of women between 45 and 49 are not using contraception. 10% of these women in this age group use natural methods to protect against pregnancy. Natural methods are not enough to prevent pregnancy during this time. Your periods are too irregular, and symptoms of menopause may distort your cycle. Although your risks are low, don’t get caught

 unaware.

Pregnancy after the age of 35 is associated with a number of risks for both you and your baby. Chances of premature birth, low birth weight and still birth all increase after 35. Your baby also has a greater chance of being born in a breech position or via cesarean section. After 40, dangers to you and your baby increase again. You are at increased risk for developing bone loss or osteoporosis. There is also a greater risk of your baby developing gestational diabetes or chromosome abnormalities. Additionally, chances of spontaneous abortion increase.