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Can I prevent problems with pregnancy after age 40?

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LearnFertilityCan I prevent problems with pregnancy after age 40?

Can I prevent problems with pregnancy after age 40?

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You can have a problem-free pregnancy after age 40. Obstetrician and gynecologist Evelyn Minaya, MD, discusses one simple key to a successful, later-in-life pregnancy.

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