We talk about menopause when a woman reaches the end of her reproductive age. Menstrual cycles no longer occur, ovulation ceases, and therefore, women become infertile.<\/p>\n
However, today we pose a question: Can you become a mother during menopause?<\/strong> Assisted reproductive treatments make this possible. We will discuss this in depth in the blog, where we will also explain the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, as well as possible treatments.<\/p>\n Over time, the production of estrogen and testosterone decreases, affecting, among other things, metabolism and sexual function. This is the period of menopause, which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55<\/strong>, although many women might experience the symptoms earlier or later. Hormonal imbalance causes many of the common symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes or dehydration of the skin and mucous membranes. These hormones, estrogen and testosterone, regulate body temperature and hydration.<\/p>\n In fact, each woman may experience the symptoms differently, depending on her body and lifestyle. What is evident, though, is that menopause brings an end to the activity of the reproductive system<\/strong> due to the cessation of ovulation.<\/p>\n Since menstrual cycles, including ovulation, no longer occur, achieving a natural pregnancy with a menopause diagnosis is not possible. However, assisted reproduction can be an alternative<\/strong>, as the uterus remains functional for hosting an embryo. The endometrium does not age, and a specialist, after conducting a series of tests, may prescribe hormonal treatment for embryo transfer.<\/p>\n Embryos will develop in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using donor eggs. However, it is also possible that the patient had frozen her own eggs years ago<\/a>, and in that case, she could become a mother using her own eggs.<\/p>\n The most obvious symptoms of menopause are the end of menstrual cycles and ovulation.<\/strong> It is advisable to consult a specialist after one year without menstruation. This means that women can no longer become pregnant. There are also other symptoms that affect the majority of women going through menopause:<\/p>\n Perimenopause, which can last up to ten years, is the stage leading up to menopause<\/a>. Certain irregularities occur (in menstruation dates and duration, amount of bleeding, pain), but the ovaries still maintain their activity. The body prepares for the end of ovulation and menstruation<\/strong>, but women remain fertile. Therefore, pregnancy is still possible during perimenopause, unlike during menopause.<\/p>\n If in doubt and if you have any of the symptoms mentioned, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. It is particularly recommended to do so if you observe any of the following signs:<\/p>\n Do you have menopause or are you in perimenopause and want to have a first appointment with one of our gynecologists? They will advise you and perform the necessary tests to determine a diagnosis and possible treatments. Remember that menopause doesn’t have to hinder your desire to become a mother, and that we are experts in fertility treatments.<\/p>\n Call us or leave your information in our online form<\/a>. Our team will assist you and answer any questions you may have about your individual journey to motherhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We talk about menopause when a woman reaches the end of her reproductive age. Menstrual cycles no longer occur, ovulation ceases, and therefore, women become infertile. However, today we pose a question: Can you become a mother during menopause? Assisted reproductive treatments make this possible. We will discuss this in depth in the blog, where… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":108476,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[219,170,64,307],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is menopause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can I become a mother during menopause?<\/h2>\n
How to identify menopause: symptoms<\/h2>\n
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What is perimenopause?<\/h2>\n
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At IVI, we help you to have children<\/h2>\n