Sidhu Moosewala's mom conceives at 58 through IVF; doctor shares how safe post menopausal pregnancy is

As per reports, parents of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala are expecting a baby. While there hasn't been an official statement from the late singer's parents, this was confirmed by Moosewala’s uncle Chamkaur Singh as per a report by The Tribune. It's reported that Moosewala's mother, Charan Kaur, is 58 years old, and his father is 60.
The couple has reportedly chosen In vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive.

Process of IVF in post menopausal women

Speaking with Editorji, Kolkata based gynaecologist, Dr. Lakshmi Raman said post menopausal women can opt for IVF either with their own eggs frozen during reproductive ages or they can opt for IVF via oocyte (egg cell) donation from young donors.

In post menopausal women, the uterus is atrophic and the endometrial lining has thinned, so several cycles of hormonal therapy is needed to help ready the uterus for pregnancy. Post IVF also women need to undergo hormonal therapies.

Is it safe to go for IVF post menopause?

Dr. Lakshmi Raman said that the complications depend on overall health of the mother. Most of the complications include

1. Gestational hypertension
2. Gestational diabetes melitus
3. PROM (Pre mature ruptal of membranes)
4. Placental complications
5. IUGR (Intra uterine growth retardation)
6. Trisomy (Like Down's Syndrome)

According to Healthline, when compared with premenopausal women, postmenopausal women experience more complications of pregnancy after IVF. An expert fertility counseling and careful medical monitoring is needed in this case or else it might get extremely complicated.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) after menopause

In vitro fertilization (IVF) after menopause, particularly natural menopause (when menstruation stops permanently), is generally not recommended. This is because menopause signifies the end of a woman's reproductive years, during which her ovaries no longer produce eggs regularly. Without viable eggs, conception through IVF becomes very challenging, if not impossible, without donor eggs.

However, some women may undergo IVF using donor eggs or embryos even after menopause if they have a strong desire for pregnancy and are in good health. In such cases, the success rates may vary depending on factors such as the quality of the eggs or embryos, the woman's overall health, and any underlying medical conditions.

It's essential for women considering IVF after menopause to discuss their options thoroughly with a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility specialist. These specialists can provide personalized advice based on the individual's medical history, age, and specific circumstances. Additionally, they can offer guidance on alternative family-building options if IVF is not feasible or advisable.

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Health risks for pregnancies later in life according to Healthline

After age 35, the risks of pregnancy increase in comparison to women who conceive before 35. Some of the health risks are:

1. Multiple pregnancies can result in early birth, low birth weight, and difficult delivery.

2. This can result in gestational diabetes which may cause health problems for both mother and baby.

3. It can also cause high blood pressure that may possibly need extra care for the mother post delivery.

4. Placenta previa is when the placenta attaches low in the uterus and leads to complications.

5. Late pregnancies also have more chances of miscarriage or stillbirth.

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