Getting pregnant after 40 is not as rare as it was twenty years ago. More and more women and couples are putting off starting a family as they advance in their careers, watch finances, and consider numerous other factors before becoming pregnant. Unfortunately, once a woman reaches the age of 30, her fertility begins to decline by 3 to 5 percent each year. The rate drops dramatically in her forties and this is important to know as she will most likely need to seek medical attention before conceiving and she will need close monitoring when she is pregnant. However, many women in their forties struggle to get pregnant and if you are one of these women, know that she is not alone.
The US Department of Health and Human Resources cites that about ten percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS, and it makes getting pregnant somewhat difficult. There are other factors of infertility, but the main point is to know that there are women who are in the same situation as you with the same fears, questions and concerns. Knowing that you are not alone can be a great relief, as there are groups to join where you can share your stories and find a network of support. This can be invaluable when you are trying to get pregnant.
Treating your infertility is somewhat complicated as there are numerous factors when it comes to infertility. One of the main factors is irregular ovulation or even no ovulation at all, accounting for 30 to 40 percent of all infertility cases. A typical treatment for this lack of ovulation called “anovulation” is fertility drugs, but your doctor must rule out any other physical reason before prescribing the drugs. Clomid and Serophene are two of the most common fertility drugs and if your doctor prescribes medication for you, it is most likely one of these two drugs. The reason is that both have been prescribed for decades for their effectiveness and ease of use since they are to be taken orally. The drawback is that there is a possibility, approximately ten percent of women experience this, of having multiple births. The good news is that around 90 percent of women ovulate with fertility drugs and between 20 and 60 percent of these women get pregnant.
