Menopause Facts | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

                   Menopause Facts | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

Menopause can be a difficult time for a woman, not just because of all the hormonal changes happening in the body, but also because of the emotional stress you go through. For most women, it’s that dreaded milestone that indicates that they can no longer hope to have a baby of their own.

As you enter the menopausal stage of your life,Dr Rama Sofat explains that you might be wondering if you can still get pregnant. It’s a good question, since the answer will affect family planning and birth control decisions.

Dr Rama Sofat further explains that it’s important to understand this transitional time of life. Even if you’re having hot flashes and irregular periods, it doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. It does mean you’re probably a lot less fertile than you once were, though.

Perimenopause

Perimenopause is a time of transition the “change of life.” Your ovaries are starting to produce less estrogen and progesterone. LH and FSH levels are starting to rise as your ovaries are becoming less responsive to them.Dr Rama Sofat provides information that as your hormone levels fluctuate, you may start noticing symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Your periods are getting irregular in length and frequency. Your ovaries may release an egg some months, but not others.

Menopause

Dr Rama Sofat provides details that during perimenopause, your periods may seem to have stopped, but then they start up again. That can happen many times, which can trick you into thinking you’ve reached menopause even though you haven’t.

Postmenopause

Once you’re postmenopausal, your hormone levels will never again be in the suitable range for ovulation and pregnancy. Birth control is no longer necessary.

In vitro fertilization after menopause

IVF after menopause has been successfully demonstrated.

Postmenopausal eggs are no longer viable, but there are still two ways you can take advantage of IVF. You can use eggs you have frozen earlier in life, or you can use fresh or frozen donor eggs.

You will also need hormone therapy to prepare your body for implantation and to carry a baby to term.

Dr Rama Sofat explains that when compared with premenopausal women, postmenopausal women are more likely to experience both minor and major complications of pregnancy after IVF.

Depending on your overall state of health, IVF after menopause may not be an option for you. It’s worth consulting with a fertility expert who has worked with postmenopausal women.