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In the years before menopause, your periods may be widely spaced or difficult to predict. However, you are still producing eggs during this time and are still able to become pregnant.

Remember, you haven't reached menopause until you have had no periods for one full year. Until this point, you should assume that you may still be capable of becoming pregnant.

If you are approaching, but have not reached, menopause and are sexually active, talk to your health care provider about birth control options.

See also: Menopause Services at Penn

 


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