Pregnancy over age 50
Pregnancy over age 50
Pregnancy over age 50 (pronunciation: /ˈprɛɡnənsi oʊvər eɪdʒ 50/) refers to the phenomenon of women becoming pregnant after the age of 50. This is often due to advancements in reproductive technology or through the use of donor eggs.
Etymology
The term "Pregnancy over age 50" is a combination of the English words "pregnancy" (from the Latin 'praegnans', meaning 'with child') and "over age 50", referring to the age of the woman at the time of conception.
Definition
Pregnancy over age 50 is defined as a woman becoming pregnant and carrying a pregnancy to term after the age of 50. This is considered a high-risk pregnancy due to the increased risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and premature birth.
Related Terms
- Menopause: The natural cessation of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. After menopause, a woman's ability to become pregnant naturally is significantly reduced.
- In vitro fertilization (IVF): A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm in a lab dish and then transferred to the woman's uterus.
- Egg donation: The process by which a woman donates eggs for purposes of assisted reproduction or biomedical research.
- High-risk pregnancy: A pregnancy where the mother, the baby, or both are at higher risk of complications during pregnancy or delivery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pregnancy over age 50
- Wikipedia's article - Pregnancy over age 50
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