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Vasectomy Reversal - I'm 36 - Odds of Getting Pregnant?

My husband just had a vasectomy reversal (vas was 8 years ago). I'm 36 and have one biological child who is 13 (he has 3 bio). I know that there are no guarantees - just wondering if anyone else has had a similiar situation & what the outcome was. When the doc found out I am 36 he suggested I'm 'getting up there' for having a child... is this true? Thanks. K.

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Hi K.:
I'm 43 now, 41 when my son (now 16 months) was born. My doctor was concerned when we wanted to get pregnant (no vasectomy though), but I am very healthy (teach fitness classes) and have a good health history. Pregnancy went great (except for a herniated disc), so everything should be fine for you too!

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Hi K.:
I'm 43 now, 41 when my son (now 16 months) was born. My doctor was concerned when we wanted to get pregnant (no vasectomy though), but I am very healthy (teach fitness classes) and have a good health history. Pregnancy went great (except for a herniated disc), so everything should be fine for you too!

Please feel free to contact me at ____@____.com. I love shopping too! :-)

B.

Hi K.,
I am 63 years old and have a 24 year old daughter. She was born when I was 39. I had my first child at 23, second at 34. It depends upon your health and outlook on life, but for me having a child at 39 worked fine. I am very healthy, active and interested in everything that goes on around me. I had absolutely no problem getting pregnant and no problem with my pregnancy.
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J. S

I had my last child when I was 38 and my mother-in-law had her last when she was 40. I had a woman in my lamaze class who had her tubes tied 13 years before and she was pregnant at 40. Have you ever heard "what you belive you can achieve". Well, I believe if you want a baby your desires will be realized if it is meant to be. Remember Doctors don't know everything they are practicing. If you truly desire this don't let anyone who is negative about it break through your positive barrier. I should note that I was diabetic at the time I got pregnant and had high blood pressure. My little girl is beautiful and in perfect health. I think as women we know that when we get pregnant it is always a risk. It depends on the risk you are willing to take. Good Luck :)

I guess there is always a risk when getting pregnant. I had one at 35 and one at 37, both are healthy. If your doc is giving you a hard time about your age and being negetive without being helpful, find another doc. I know lots of women who have had babies in their late 30s and early 40s. Go with your gut and trust your instincts.

Hi K. i am a 26 year old male and I say it is never too late or I would not be here so do it I am having my second child and my girlfriend is 3 months it's a beautifull thing and besides that i would like to gift you a gift i am a hairstylist and i consider my self a day maker so if you need some cheering up or just motivation come spend some time with us at our spa you can find us at the grand salon spa .com my name is Eddy good luck and you can do it have a great day

My dad and step mom had the same thing. They only got one son out of the deal. Good luck.

I don't know the odds of you getting pregnant or if the reversal will work. As for how old you are, my grandma had my mom when she was 46 years old. Mom was a change baby and my grandma had 8 live births before her and three miscarrages when she was younger. Grandma said when she found out she was pregnant again, she felt like crying and was very tired.

I look at it this way. I had my last at 33. I am now almost 41 and if I were to start over, I'd feel the same way. I'm not in the best of shape to go running after a little one and my tollerance for crying has decreased.

I think the choice is up to you and your husband. You know your heart better than anyone else. Good luck in whatever you choose.

Can't speak to the odds for your husband's odds, but statistically, the highest rate of UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES is among women 35 to 45. And I'm one of them. Hope that gives you hope :]

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