can i still have kids at the age of 38?

Question

i missed a period for 3 mounths and we thought i was having a baby i have 3 kids from another marriage and married to my husband for 2 years and trying to have a baby plz help really want a baby before it to late for us

Answer 1

38 is young to be peri menopausal, but not impossible. The chances of conceiving after the age of 35 drop steadily. I would say go and see your GP and ask for a hormone levels blood test. You will at least then know if the missed periods were due to an early start to your menopause or just a temporary fluctuation in your hormones. Good luck

Answer 2

Yes you can, but after the age of 30 your fertility starts lessening quite dramatically. If you've been trying for 1 year (at your age, 2 years for under 30s) with no results, then go and see you GP asap because time is definitely running out and if you do need medical assistance to conceive then the sooner you start the better your chances are. Just a thought though, has your husband got any children of his own? It could be him that's infertile just as much as it could be you.

I conceived my baby natuarally at 36 and was 37 when I had him which isn't so much younger than you and it was quite common years ago before The Pill that women would suddenly have a 'late baby' in their mid-forties several years after their other children had been born, so it's not at all impossible for you unless you have a specific medical complaint and as long as the 3 months missed period wasn't the start of a premature menopause.

Answer 3

You most certainly can, because I did. I also had another 2 years after that. It's supposed to be a little more difficult to do in your late 30's but it is not impossible. Just a matter of trying, and waiting to see. You likely have another 10 years to menopause, at least, so there's no reason to panic at this point. Just try to relax about it, after all, there was a point in your life where you were afraid to look at a naked male for fear of getting pregnant. Now the wheel has turned, that's all. If he has never had children, it might be worth a trip to the doctor for a sperm count to be sure there enough ammo for the job. Since you have 3 kids, it's probably safe to say your system works just fine. There are also products on the market that will signal when you ovulate, and that's your 24 window of availability. Takes the fun and spontinaity out of the process, but it will give you the best chance of sucess if you can pinpoint the release. Meantime, practice practice practice. Could be worse ways to spend your time, you know.

Answer 4

Yes of course, a woman can have children just about up to the menopause. After 3 years you have waited long enough. You have a track record that confirms you are or were potentially fertile, what about your partner? Has he ever fathered a child? If not first thing to arrange is a sperm count. If this is normal go see your GP as a couple and discuss the problem. Word of warning though the NHS is beginning to limit infertility management dependant on age and the presence or absence of children from previous marriages. Both these factors in your case may limit NHS options and force you to attend privately. if you can afford it, where they do not have so many problems with these factors.

Answer 5

Very many women would still be able to conceive at 38, especially if they live a healthy life style i.e. good food, not junk, no smoking, no drinking etc.

I start getting menopause symptoms at age 43 and i do know people who have started younger. However, no reason to think that you can't conceive.

You need to find out if you are ovulating and there are kits available to buy in the pharmacy. Just ask for an ovulation kit. All instructions in the packet. Basically you just pee on a little stick and it tell you whether it is the right time of the month to conceive. I presume your periods are normal?

You could go and see the doctor but doubt if she/he will do much for you especially as you have 3 kids already.

You could contact Foresight - they are an organisation who help people conceive naturally through healthy diet etc. Look at their website: www.foresight-preconception.org.uk

Good luck!

Faith x

Answer 6

As long as you are still having periods you can still conceive although the older you get the less eggs you produce and there is also a risk of other related problems due to your age.Try going to the Dr's for a test to see if you are still producing eggs and that your husband does not have a low sperm count.
If you missed a period for three months then had one this could be the start of the menopause,better to get checked out at the GP then you know where you stand and what your options are,don't leave it too long.

Answer 7

My best friend turns 38 this yr and is pregnant, without complications and is not worried at all. Remain healthy and active and watch your diet, do some light exercise regularly throughout the pregnancy and you'll be OK. It's in God's hands my dear. The more you worry the more uptight you'll be and the stress will take its toll.

Eat loadsa veggies, high grain bread, salads, lean meat and drink plenty of water whilst pregnant. Be happy. Talk to your baby. Play it music and relax a lot.

I'm 36 and my husband wants a second child, I have had doubts and fears too. If you want emotional support through this please feel free to email me, maybe we'll go through it together!???

I had 2 major abdominal ops when I was 21, I almost ahd to have an hysterectomy. 12 yrs later I was pregnant and delivered by Csection, that's 3 times opened in the same place. I had pre-eclampsia & gestational diabetes the 1st time round. I was in hospital over the 7th mth unable to move for fear I'd go into a fit and lose cosnciousness. Medically I was on rocky ground, personally I couldn't even feel anything, no headaches, no nausae, nothing! I was admitted toi ICU in the 8th mth and my daughter was 'extracted' as I was in danger.

My point is I have a LOT of reasons to fear my second pregnancy, not least because of my age, so if you want to lean on me and vice versa I'm here for you, ok??? :-)

Answer 8

You need to go to the doc for a check up, making sure you are not going through any 'changes' and that your body is fit and so on. . Get some advice from them. It sounds to me like you are really desperate for another (I'm not being rude) and that will not help you at all. Try to be relaxed about it, easier said than done, believe me i know, but there is such a thing as trying too hard. If your all fit and well, and at 38 that isn't a reason in its self why you shouldn't be, then go for it. Relax have fun when it becomes a chore is when it gets really hard and no fun and difficult for you both. You probably missed a period from being under stress that is a major reason for periods being missed.

Answer 9

At age 38 you can still get pregnant if you are not at menopausal stage, pregnancy over 35 is considered "high risk" due to many factors: increased risk of miscarriage or prem labour, risk of high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy higher risk of down syndrome etc. however it is very possible to have a completely normal pregnancy with no complications and if you were to experience high bp or diabetes or other complications you would be monitored more closely by doctors and treated accordingly. I know of people who did not have kids until 40 years old and had 3 between the age of 40 and 46 all normal and healthy. My advice would be take folic acid tablets now to strengthen uterus (and that also helps brain development in your baby in the first 3 months of pregnancy). And try to get pregnant if and when you do fall pregnant see your doctor regularly to detect any prblems early.

Answer 10

I had my fifth child at 38. It was a second realtionship too. I wasn't trying, it just happened.
My sister had her FIRST at 38, and has just had her 2nd at 40!
Go to your doctor, ask him what your chances are of conceiving naturally now. It might be that it will take a little longer; I would recommend a health check anyway, in case there are any problems there that need to be addressed before you become pregnant. In the meantime, start taking your folic acid tablets, eat well, avoid smoking and alcohol. 38 is certainly NOT too old to have a child, in fact, at the age of 44, I went with my partner to a fertility clinic to see if we could have another one. I found that while my fertility was declining, they took me seriously, and began a series of investigations. I discovered my tubes were blocked following a bad infection I had got after my last child. At that point, I wasn't willing to proceed with any more surgery, so we decided to be content with what we had.
Two years of trying is long enough to wait. Go to your doctor and get the wheels in motion if you are serious about conceiving; the sooner, the better. And the very best of luck.