To think you can get accidentally pregnant at 40?

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donniedarko89 · 28/05/2024 16:17

I am 40 and on the mini pill Noriday. I know it can stop periods, however in the past I have had light bleeding at the time where I would normally get my cycle.

Last month I had gastro and didn't think too much about taking extra protections in the week following. Only had sex once, and assumed that with my age it wouldn't matter.

Now my "period" is 5 days late though. I am abroad in a place where I can't easily access a test and I won't be able to until next week. Do you think it's a realistic possibility that I might be pregnant? I read that only 2% of women actively trying to conceive are successful at this age, surely I can't be?

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Thepeopleversuswork · 28/05/2024 16:25

I got accidentally pregnant at 39. A few weeks after having my coil removed and using condoms (though sometimes not very rigorously).

Merryoldgoat · 28/05/2024 16:25

Of course. I got pregnant at 39 with zero effort and I’m very fat with PCOS.

Although ‘planned’ it was basically one go and pregnant.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 28/05/2024 16:24

I got accidentally pregnant at 41 and 43! I then get sterilised just in case!!

MatildaTheCat · 28/05/2024 16:23

I believe that the highest group of women accessing termination for accidental pregnancy is those in their 40s.

Take a test as soon as possible and then you can either feel reassured or consider your options.

Best wishes.

Peonies12 · 28/05/2024 16:23

You definitely can. Less likely but very possible

Cyclebabble · 28/05/2024 16:21

Yes OP I think you know it is. I was not necessarily actively trying but was not using contraceptives and feel pregnant at 42. Turned out really well for me, but yes of course you can pregnant in your early 40s.

Saintmariesleuth · 28/05/2024 16:21

You absolutely could be pregnant, even if the risk is small.

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