Perimenopause covers the years leading up to menopause when estrogen begins to decrease.
Of course, as estrogen levels drop, the chances of getting pregnant decrease.
At 38 years of age, 20% of people with uteruses are unable to conceive naturally.
Three years later, at the age of 41, infertility rates jump up to 50%.
By 50 years of age, that percentage hits nearly 100 (viaNational Library of Medicine).
How does perimenopause pregnancy happen
Until you reach menopause, you still have a menstrual cycle.
No matter how unlikely, there’s stillalwaysa chance (viaEverlyWell).
“Physiologically, the ovarian function declines in perimenopause, but it’s not a straight line.
Some days the ovaries are working and sometimes they are not.
“Obesity and smoking decrease the risk of conception.
The takeaway is that you could absolutely get pregnant during perimenopause!
