Colombian actress Alina Lozano has surprised the public by announcing her pregnancy at the age of 55 with her 24-year-old husband.
Fans are finding it hard to believe that a woman who is going through menopause could actually get pregnant.
This news has left them in shock and filled with doubt. They are questioning the possibility of such a situation.
55-year-old actress announces pregnancy at 'fifty-five months' with 24-year-old husband
Alina Lozano and her younger husband Jim Velászuez, shared this joyous news on social media, which led many to believe it was a prank.
As the couple often creates comedic skits, some thought that their pregnancy announcement was just another one of their jokes.
However, Alina and Jim recorded a video showing the pregnancy test results and affirming that the news was real.
In a viral video, Jim addresses the reason for their recording, explaining that they decided to make it due to numerous comments speculating that they purchased the pregnancy test.
Alina jokingly interrupts Jim and agrees with their followers' doubts, implying that they might have questionably obtained the test.
After that, they come closer to the camera, showing a clear view of the test strip.
Despite the doubts and skepticism, Alina Lozano and Jim Velászuez are excited about their impending parenthood.
They got married on a beach in Colombia in September 2023 and surprised their fans last week with the announcement of their first child.
Alina reveals how she can be pregnant at the menopausal stage
While it is uncommon for women in menopause to conceive naturally, there are many assisted reproductive technologies available that can help individuals overcome fertility problems.
In another video, Alina explains how she became pregnant despite being in the menopausal stage, emphasizing the medical process they underwent.
The couple disclosed that they achieved the pregnancy through assisted reproductive methods.
They posted another video in which Velásquez mentioned that they used 100 million pesos, which is a little over $26,000, for the whole process.
According to Lozano, the process of becoming pregnant was challenging, and she discovered her pregnancy after taking a third test.
She expressed her desire to motivate other women who aspire to become pregnant at her age.
IVF offers hope for women who wish to conceive even after menopause.
Doctors explained that every individual's reproductive journey is unique, and advancements in fertility treatments have made it possible for some women to conceive even after menopause.
Experts suggest that women's chances of getting pregnant decline after the age of 30.
Menopause, which usually happens between 45 and 55 years old, marks the end of a woman's fertility. However, women who are in menopause and still want to have a baby can consider in vitro fertilization (IVF).
IVF involves combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory and then transferring the resulting embryo to the uterus.
Women can use their own eggs if they were frozen earlier or opt for donated eggs.
