44yo - too late?

[Anonymous]

I am 44yo with two kids 10 and 12. Never had trouble conceiving previously, but that was 10 years ago. Would like to try for the third - is it too late? IUD has been removed, would likely just see if we can make it happen naturally. If it doesn't happen would likely not pursue IVF.

Anything to try to increase chances naturally?

[Anonymous]

I had a baby at 43. Track ovulation, have sex during the EWCM time, maybe take some supplements--I forget the names, but easy enough to find the info. Some very basic bloodwork at the OB might be helpful.

[Anonymous]

I recommend this book: https://www.amazon.com/Impatient-Womans-Guide-Getting-Pregnant/dp/1451620705

[Anonymous]

There is also the fertility diet.

[Anonymous]

I am in your shoes, except a few months younger, 43.5. You could try a 50mg dose of Clomid to get a stronger ovulation or 2 eggs, if you are ok with the slightly higher risk of twins.

[Anonymous]

Very unlikely to have a healthy pregnancy. You may get pregnant and miscarry or have chromosomal defects. Why risk it?

[Anonymous]

My Ob-gyn delivered has delivered up to the age of 52. As long as you are ready, willing and able. Go for it. Pay no mind to the sexist ageism that permeates this thread sometimes. A 44 year old man would be cheered on or no one would care either way. No it's not too late. Biological age and chronological age are not the same thing. And biological age is an individual metric. Yours is an individual choice.

[Anonymous]

Take COQ10 for 3+ full months to improve egg quality -of course you can try in the meantime!
https://theralogix.com/products/theranatal-ovavite-preconception-vitamin
If your partner is older then supplements might help him too. Keep the sperm moving! If it sits around more than a couple of days quality is poorer. Time sex, but have lots throughout the cycle too. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Probably.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Ob-gyn delivered has delivered up to the age of 52. As long as you are ready, willing and able. Go for it. Pay no mind to the sexist ageism that permeates this thread sometimes. A 44 year old man would be cheered on or no one would care either way. No it's not too late. Biological age and chronological age are not the same thing. And biological age is an individual metric. Yours is an individual choice.

Not sure how to break this news to you, but men and women are different.

[Anonymous]

Gross and selfish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gross and selfish.

Are you a 10 year old?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't cheer on a 44 year old man. You already have two kids. Give the planet a break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Ob-gyn delivered has delivered up to the age of 52. As long as you are ready, willing and able. Go for it. Pay no mind to the sexist ageism that permeates this thread sometimes. A 44 year old man would be cheered on or no one would care either way. No it's not too late. Biological age and chronological age are not the same thing. And biological age is an individual metric. Yours is an individual choice.

+1. Go for it, OP. Your body will do the rest. There may not be a lot, but there are certainly some women who get successfully pg at 44 and of those who do the vast majority have healthy babies. Good luck! I was one of three with my little brother being much younger, and we're so happy he's part of our family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't cheer on a 44 year old man. You already have two kids. Give the planet a break.

+1 read about parental age and autism risk.