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How confident are you in the advice that you don't need contraception after 55?

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Gelatibon · 27/03/2025 17:17

GP (and written NHS advice) says it's not required, even if you're still having some periods, after 55th birthday...

I know pregnancy is unlikely and a successful one even less so, but....

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Roseyposeysuposey · 30/03/2025 17:40

Almostwelsh · 30/03/2025 17:29

Late 40s is not common but does still happen occasionally. 55 however is a whole different matter.

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I agree @Almostwelsh but I was quoting and responding to the poster who said that pregnancies in late 40’s were IVF or assisted.

hjokhjjjkkkd · 30/03/2025 17:42

This is why DH got the snip once we finished having kids. I was fed up of contraception, and knew it could still be a concern for potentially decades yet, it would play on my mind.

emmabseconds · 15/07/2025 11:39

BruFord · 28/03/2025 18:15

Here’s something I’ve wondered about and perhaps someone with fertility expertise will share some information.

As humans live longer and are able to remain healthy for longer, is there any chance that we’ll eventually become fertile for longer? I know that women were born with a finite number of eggs, but is it possible that at some point, there’ll be a way to keep those eggs healthy and viable for longer?

Anyone know anything about this?

By freezing them!

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