i'm 46 have not had a bleed for over 1 year can i still get pregnant, if yes what contraception can i use
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5/20/09 2:27pm
Hi Rosemary,
With no bleed for 1+ year, it is highly unlikely that you could get pregnant. The simplest way to be sure is to have a follicle stimulating hormone test (FSH) at your clinic. If you are postmenopausal by blood level test, you can't get pregnant.
If you do need to contracept, an IUD is an excellent method for someone in your situation...also the diaphragm and/or condoms are great methods if you use them. :)
Good luck,
Sandy
5/24/09 2:34pm
I'm having the FSH test on the 1st june, would you be able to let me no what reading it has to be so that there is no way i can get pregnant, is it a low reading or high, as i've no idea, thank you for your help so far i'm very grateful to you, rosemary
5/24/09 8:16pm
The more it is over 25 the better. Labs vary from place to place but it you're in the 25-30 range or more, you should be okay.
I'll keep my fingers crossed :)
Sandy
5/25/09 4:38am
Thankyou for your reply, i didn't expect 1 so quick, both me and my partner are keeping our fingers crossed as well, many thanks rosemary
6/ 5/09 11:40am
my result of my fsh test is FSH 91 and LH 55.6
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thankyou for your replying it was a big help i'm seeing my g.p., this afternoon