Older Women Questions - Page 10 of 10

I am a 52 year old woman in excellent health. In November 2011, I underwent donor egg blastocyst transfer IVF in the Czech Republic which resulted in a twin pregnancy, but I sadly miscarried at seven weeks. In January 2012, I underwent single embryo blastocyst donor egg transfer at a London women's clinic with a negative result. My male partner and I have had all the screening tests within the past few months, which all passed. My partner and I are in the process of arranging screening tests for sperm fragmentation and sperm aneupoidy to ascertain if we also need to use a sperm donor. I am asking if your clinic considers whether or not they treat older women on a case-to-case basis and if they would consider treating me in view of the fact that I have become pregnant as a result of previous IVF treatment? As we live in the Manchester area your clinic is also convenient to access.

I will be 44 next week and do not have any children. I conceived after two months of trying in October 2010 but miscarried at 6 weeks. Unfortunately my marriage only lasted a year and so I would need to use doner sperm. I am keen on using my own eggs. I am fit and heathy and my cycle length is between 25 and 29 days. Would either IUI or IVF be an option for me?

Dear Professor Brian, I recently turned 45 years old and have been trying to conceive for almost 3 years. I have miscarried twice in that time. My husband is 35 years old and already has a child. I have had various tests and everything is okay. We are now thinking of going down the IVF route, but I read the success rates are so low with my own eggs due to quantity left and their quality. I am not happy to use donor eggs, so was wondering if there is any point starting the IVF treatment? I would really appreciate your frank and direct response.

I am 49 yrs old my and my husband is 37 yrs. I was sterilised (keyhole) 14yrs ago, I have a daughter of 23. Last year I was diagnosed as post-menopausal. At the time I was under a lot of stress and pressure. I had not had regular periods for over 12 months. However over the last 7 months I have started to have normal periods again regularly. We are desperate for a child and thought my chance was gone. Please can you advise us what we can do. Thank you!

Hello. We have a 4 year old child and have been trying to have a sibling since the end of 2009. Last year I had a missed miscarriage at 10.5 weeks, although it was only measuring 6.5 weeks. Since then, I have started acupuncture, and have had 2 months of chemical pregnancies. What would you suggest we try next? Thank you!

Dear Dr Brian, I have been trying to conceive with my partner for 4 years we have had tests done and found that I had inter-uterine fibroids which were stopping me from conceiving. These removed 3 years ago and the doctor who removed them said that I should be able to conceive but because of my age my chances may be low. We have been trying to conceive ever since with no joy, as I am getting older have I now missed my chance of conceiving? My periods are now becoming irratic with taking longer to come or not coming at all. Please advise.