23 May, 2024

Can I Get Pregnant if My Ovaries Are Removed?

Hope After Ovary Removal: Exploring Your Pregnancy Options

The desire to build a family is a powerful force, and with modern advancements in reproductive medicine, that dream can still become a reality even after experiencing the removal of your ovaries. This blog post from GGRC International will explore the role of ovaries in pregnancy, the reasons for ovary removal, and the options available for achieving pregnancy after this procedure.

The Ovaries: Essential for Natural Pregnancy

The ovaries are a cornerstone of female fertility. Located on either side of the uterus, they produce and store eggs,releasing one during ovulation each month. Additionally, they manufacture hormones like estrogen and progesterone,crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing the lining of the uterus for pregnancy.

Understanding Ovary Removal

Several medical conditions can necessitate the removal of one or both ovaries. These include:

• Endometriosis: Uterine tissue growth outside the uterus.
• Ovarian cysts: Non-cancerous growths on the ovaries.
• Ovarian cancer.
• Preventive surgery for individuals with a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

Pregnancy After Ovary Removal: There is Hope

While natural pregnancy isn't possible without ovaries, innovative techniques like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) offer alternative pathways to parenthood. Here's how:

• Egg Freezing: This proactive approach involves retrieving eggs before ovary removal. These eggs can be frozen and used later for IVF, allowing you more control over your family planning timeline.

What is Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing technology empowers women to preserve their fertility on their own terms. Fertility medications stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs, which are then retrieved and frozen using advanced techniques at GGRC International. These frozen eggs can remain viable indefinitely without compromising quality.

Considering Egg Donation for IVF

If egg freezing wasn't an option before ovary removal, using an egg donor opens doors to successful IVF cycles. Here's why egg donation is chosen:

• Age-related infertility
• Genetic disease risk in biological eggs
• Low ovarian reserve (low egg count)
• Premature ovarian failure
• Repeated IVF failure with own eggs
• Congenital absence of ovaries or prior removal

Finding the Right Egg Donor

Matching with a compatible egg donor is a crucial step in the IVF with egg donation process. GGRC International takes meticulous care in this process, considering factors like:

• Age and health
• Medical history
• Physical characteristics
• Educational background (optional)

The IVF Process with Egg Donation

Once a suitable egg donor is identified, the IVF journey unfolds:

• Psychological and genetic evaluation: For both intended parents and the donor.
• In-person medical screening: Ensuring the donor's physical health.
• Legal contract: Establishing clear expectations and rights for all parties involved.
• Ovarian stimulation cycle: The donor undergoes hormonal stimulation to produce mature eggs.
• Egg retrieval: A minor surgical procedure to collect the eggs.
• Fertilization: The retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm from the intended male partner (or a sperm donor) in the IVF lab.
• Embryo selection: Healthy embryos are selected for transfer.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A): Optional genetic testing to ensure healthy embryos.
• Embryo transfer: The selected embryo(s) are transferred into the recipient's uterus, whose endometrial lining has been prepared beforehand to support implantation.

Your Personalized Path to Parenthood at GGRC International

At GGRC International, we understand the complexities and emotions surrounding fertility challenges. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique situation. We offer a variety of fertility services, including:

• Conventional IVF
• Egg and Embryo Freezing
• Egg Donation and Surrogacy Services
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

With over 30 years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we are here to support you on your journey towards parenthood. Contact GGRC International today to schedule a consultation and explore the possibilities