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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 42 and doing DE.  If it works and I have a blast leftover I could see myself transferring it in the hopes of another baby. I don’t see why 45 is a cut off. Can you share more about the risks of using DE and how the MFM explained it compounds the risk of IVF at age 45?[/quote]

I definitely don't want to scare you as I think you will be fine! But in answer to your question I understood the following risks:

From IVF - increased risk of heart and lungs problems as well as birth defects. I think the increased risk over standard pregnancies is pretty small though.

From DE - increased risk of developing high blood pressure, preeclampsia, having a low birth weight baby, and premature birth.

From 45+ - increased risk of developing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placental complications, premature birth, and stillbirth.

I'm not a medical professional and might have misunderstood though, so please ask your doctor. I'm also not certain how much of an increase there is. The doctor did say that she didn't think any of these things would happen to me but she needed to advise me of the possible complications. It was a little overwhelming to hear all of that in a ten minute span.[/quote]

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