Is there an age you can safely give up using contraception?

[atthestrokeoftwelve]

Just wondered if I should still be using it. My OH feels we should, but is there an age that pregnancy is no longer possible?

have you gone through the menopause? There is no set age as everyone is different but if you are still having periods then pregnancy is still possible

Erm after the menopause.

Did you do biology at school??

My gynae (who has looked after me through my prem menopause) told me at least 2 years period free at my age (I'm only 43). If dh hadn't had the snip 10 years ago, I'd not feel happy with that!! I wouldn't want to take the risk!

I hope someone who has had a more"normal" menopause (is there such a thing??) will come along with better advice for you.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/Menopause/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Nicknacks thanks for that.

from that link:

carry on using contraception for two years after your last period if you are under 50 and for one year if you are over 50.

Obviously menopause is critical but I am 52, no menopausal symptoms. My mother had her menopause at 59 but births are rare in women of my age?

are you still having periods?

You are very welcome. Glad I could help. :)

Yes, rare but conception is not impossible especially if still menstruating regularly (whether the pg is carried to term is a separate question, as miscarriage rate also increases significantly).

they might be rare but not impossible which is why the advice is given about continuing with contraception

Thanks everyone.