45 and trying to conceive

Hi I have regular periods fit and healthy I have 9 children and I am trying for another with my new partner what are my chances naturally or could you help

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Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.

Infertility in women is linked to age - the biggest decrease in fertility begins during people aged in their mid-30s. However, if you already have several children, then it could be suggested that age has not dramatically affected your fertility and your chances of becoming pregnant could be good. It is uncommon for ladies over the age of 40 to become pregnant with IVF using their own eggs, so we could possibly suggest using donor eggs. If you wish to discuss this in more detail, please telephone us on 0161 300 2737.