Is pregnancy possible at the age of 50?

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

Q: I am 50 years old. I got married very late and now I want to get pregnant. My monthly periods have stopped. I have no disease and I am a healthy and strong woman, working as a teacher. Science has advanced so much, that everything is possible nowadays. Is there any way for me to get pregnant indirectly, by sperm, egg, or ovary donation? Please advise.

A:You can get pregnant by oocyte donation; for that you will have to contact a good IVF centre in your area.