I heard that ovaries produce eggs at random instead of rotating. So, an ovary can produce an egg one month then the next month that same ovary might produce an egg again. If this is so, if you have only one ovary then your chances of that one producing an egg is less than 50%. Yes, you have a 50% chance each month that your ovary will produce an egg. However, if you look at the wide scope, like the scope of a year, its less than 50% of the time a particular ovary might produce anything. Am I understanding it right? How does that work?
I'm asking because I have endometriosis and I have an ovary removed. I'm trying to conceive and I'm trying to figure out my chances each month. My delay may just be an issue of that ovary not producing an egg yet and not another problem on me or my husbands behalf.
Hope I explained myself clearly. Thank you in advance.
2006-10-06 08:46:57 · 7 answers · asked by Coco 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
As you have only one ovary, it is only that one which is ovulating. Your ovaries respond to hormones from the pituitary gland in the brain each month as part of your menstrual cycle. Having only one ovary left should not reduce your chances for conception, any more than a man with one testicle is less potent.
The follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) level is important, and you can get this measured in a blood test. Otherwise, your one and only ovary will produce an egg each month, so don't worry.
Your math is flawed, as it only means women with two ovaries may not alternate monthly as to which ovary will produce an egg follicle, but that some months one ovary will produce one consecutively, instead of alternating. But, every month, at least one ovary will ovulate. That means every month you ovulate 100% of the time, not 50%. The hormones act on whatever follicle is 'ripest'. Since you have only one ovary that can be affected by FSH, it will ovulate every month, as each ovary has hundreds of egg follicles available.
2006-10-06 09:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ummm..you are born with a certain amount of eggs. They are not produced like, oh lets say sperm. Once a female hits puberty, their bodies start dropping the eggs.
I also have one ovary due to an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured and got pregnant 3 months after having the ovary removed.
It really depends on your body, usually the ovary that is left will take up the slack. If you are trying tho and only have 1 period every 2 months you will have to do some calculating. Try harder on the months you will be having a period.
Good Luck
2006-10-06 08:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the ovaries do not produce eggs. Women are born with a certain am out of eggs and one or more are released every month when a woman starts to menstruate, unlike men who are able constantly produce sperm.
2006-10-06 09:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by margarita 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry girl, God's amazing creation shows here. If you are missing one ovary, the other one will pick up the slack and produce an egg each month.
2006-10-06 08:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-10-06 19:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clomid tAKE clomid, both of you. It will make him produce sperm like a porn star and will make you ovulate like a rabbit. If your doc wont perscribe it then go online and buy it. it's that simple. Please name your first born after me if it works thats all I ask
2006-10-06 08:50:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not so easy fallow what are you saying but i wish you luck and healthy..
2006-10-06 08:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Max 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋