Menopause and Pregnancy
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On the way to menopause
Menopause Insight
As you get closer to menopause pregnancy becomes less likely, but it's still possible, so continue to use birth control if you're not looking to have a baby.
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Baby on board
Epigee Women's Health
Think you can't get pregnant during menopause? Well think again! Pregnancy is still possible, though more risky.
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Home-use tests for menopause and pregnancy are not the same. A menopause test won't be definitive, but can help explain your symptoms.
Contraception during perimenopause
GP Notebook
Describes the birth control choices you have as you consider menopause and pregnancy. It turns out your age won't affect your options.
Everybody's unique
Planned Parenthood
If you're approaching menopause and pregnancy risk is something you want to understand, this article's take home is that everyone is different.
Read stories of parents who experienced the adventure of having children later in life.
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Still in transition
ARHP
While pregnancy in menopause is not likely, you can still get pregnant during perimenopause. Learn how to recognize this transition period.
The rule of 12
CNN
Until you haven’t had a period for over 12 months, you’re not officially in menopause, and pregnancy's still a possibility. The site also discusses menopause symptoms and self-care.
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Know your options
Shared Journey
Heading into menopause can make pregnancy difficult, but here's help to increase your chances.
How the pill can help
Family Doctor
Taking low-dose birth control pill can help with some menopause symptoms as well as prevent pregnancy, so talk to your doctor if you think it might be right for you.
Early menopause
American Pregnancy Assoc.
Premature ovarian failure can lead to early menopause. Pregnancy's still possible, though more difficult to achieve. Learn about options for having children.
Motherhood is still an option
iVillage
Menopause and pregnancy? It's possible through the use of an egg donor and hormone treatments. There are some health risks.

