shes 53 an good health
2006-09-12 15:01:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
wants to doante to a friend
2006-09-12 15:06:02 · update #1
It is possible, but at age 53 those eggs aren't the same as when she was 20. Talk to a doctor about your best options. Good luck.
2006-09-12 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of hysterectomy you had. If you had just the uterus removed then yes, your ovaries are still producing eggs that can be harvested for fertilization and impregnation of another woman. As you know, you can't be impregnated but they can be used for another woman.
However, I hope you are much younger than your friend, as the viability of in vitro fertilizations very much depends on the chronological age of the donor mother more so than the recipient.
And for the other people answering...hysterectomy does not always mean removal of the ovaries. Doctors prefer to not remove them if possible because they are the source of female hormones, and removal would put the women into a premature menopausal state with all its associated symptoms. There are three basic "types" of hysterectomy. Subtotal, which is the removal of the uterus but the cervix remains intact. Total, which is the removal of the uterus and cervix. And finally, the Radical hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries and supporting ligaments. The radical hysterectomy is usually only used in cases of possible malignancy.
2006-09-12 15:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by jzc17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer above. Just about everyone who has answered you is very sadly misinformed. You CAN still have ovaries after a hyst. There is no reason to remove them unless deemed medically necessary. Yes, the eggs can be donated for someone elses benefit.
2006-09-12 16:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Heather G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ihave had a complete hysterectomy,with everything gone but my ovaries. Iam only 27 years old and that was almost 4 yrs.ago.
2006-09-12 15:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Becky J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have any ovaries. A Hysterctomy removed everything , the uterus and ovaries. , if your ovaries are in tact, then I suppose yes, but youre going to have to take alot of injections the way i am going to have to , for IVF
2006-09-12 15:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have had a partial hysterectomy like I have had and still have your ovaries yes they can be used through invetro fertilization. Ask your doctor. Also through test tube.
2006-09-12 15:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by snggrl34 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people that answered your question are sadly misinformed, anyhow I believe that it definitely would be possible for her to donate her eggs to a friend.
~Peace~
2006-09-12 15:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by no_doubt! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they can but where are you going to put the implanted fertile egg?
2006-09-12 15:03:12 · answer #8 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a hysterectomy then you dont have overies anymore silly
2006-09-12 15:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
eeuhhh...ovaries are gone missy. good luck.
2006-09-12 15:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋