HomeAnswersObstetrics and Gynecologycontraceptive pillWhat is the chance of pregnancy in a 50-year-old woman?

My wife is 50 years old and is it safe for her to take OCP to prevent pregnacy?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At May 24, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My wife is 50 years and I am 54 years old. Last night we had sex with a condom, but I have doubt it may be unsafe. Her period occurs once in one and a half months. Other than this she does not have any gynecological problem. Can she take any contraceptive pill like Unwanted 72?

Hello,

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Though your wife is in the late part of her reproductive age and might be approaching her menopause, yet if she continues to have her menstrual cycles regularly there is a chance that she might be still ovulating and if intercourse happens in her fertile period she might conceive. It is better she takes Unwanted 72 this time. Unwanted 72 is safe for her from a medical point of view but it is not 100 percent effective in avoiding pregnancy and cannot substitute a routine contraceptive. So please do a pregnancy test also if she does not have her periods at the scheduled time. After her next periods follow up for an effective contraceptive with additional benefits for hormone replacement appropriate for her age.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ushasi Mukherjee
Dr. Ushasi Mukherjee

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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