The average age of menopause in the USA is 51. Source
Think about how averages work - that means about half of people start at 51 or older.
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The average age of menopause in the USA is 51. Source
Think about how averages work - that means about half of people start at 51 or older.
Yeah, that's down to ignorance and rotten sex ed. I've had sex with many women of all ages and in their 40s, particularly early 40s, they're still wary. Late 40s/early 50s, all bets are mostly off.
Still, it's alarming that a women could think she had been through menopause and is still fertile.
I imagine part of the problem is women seeing the start of menopause and thinking that means they're no longer fertile. It's a process, not an off switch.
That is because their SO didn't get snipped! Snipped hubby, no baby
What would count as an old baby being born? Why "of all new babies being born"? My thoughts are spiralling, please send help
9th trimester
Ok no. I’m in Texas and this is…unwelcome news. Why don’t doctors tell us this is so common?? IUD FTW tho.
I prefer the non-hormonal arm implant. Much easier to get in and out than an IUD. I ended up getting my tubes tied, though, so I don't have to use it anymore.
What’s the non-hormonal arm implant called? Haven’t heard of it and a Google search is not giving answers.
Nexplanon
Thanks for the heads up. Seems like Nexplanon is a hormonal birth control though.
Ah that would explain why it didn't work well for me. My OBGYN said it was non hormonal but she must have been mistaken.
Boggles the mind sometimes the trust we put in experts… I was scratching my head going, “How can something in your arm prevent pregnancy if it’s non-hormonal?”
I genuinely have no idea how a professional could have come to another conclusion. Not trying to be rude. I really don’t understand it.
Yeah, it's difficult to find quality care with people who know their shit. I'm so glad I got my tubes tied so I don't have to deal with the stress of doctors and pills and IUDs and implants anymore. It's not a realistic option for folks who want to have kids someday tho. We need better care.
And that’s fair, the copper IUD is also non-hormonal, but I had other issues and needed the hormonal version to help with a very heavy cycle/anemia. I also tried Depo and that was great, but you can only be on it for so long before osteoporosis becomes a concern.
TIL that women can start menopause as early as 40, depending on genetics and other factors.