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How to assist conception in an older woman?

Dr Abha Majumdar
Head, Centre of IVF & Human Reproduction,
Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: My wife is 40 yrs old and she has never conceived . She had a minor operation for fibroid, but as per the scan report she had skin growth outside the uterus. Following the operation, she has excessive flow during her menses but no pain. How long will this excess blood flow last. Following her periods she has passage of white fluid for 3 days; how long will this continue? What are the chances to conceive?

A:Meet an infertility expert in your vicinity. Your wife may need the help of IVF i.e. test tube baby. At 40 years of age however chances of pregnancy are very low so be fast in taking your decisions regarding conception. Her bleeding will be sorted out during this treatment itself.