Does/can ovarian cancer affect your ability to have a baby?

Answer 1

Not mine.
When my first child was 10 months old I learned I had ovarian cancer (the granulosa cells, which surround the egg, mutated & developed into a tumor inside the ovary) so my right ovary and fallopian tube were removed. Years later I became pregnant with my second child.

Answer 2

It depends on various factors. age of the patient, grade and stage of the disease. In advance stages the entire reporductive system will be removed and the chances of conceiving is ruled out. If the disease is detected in early stage (say Stage I) after compleation of the treatment most patients are told to wait 2 years. This is an arbitrary number that stems from a few different factors. First, most cancers come back in the first two years. Your health comes first! Second, sperm and eggs exposed to chemotherapy and/or radiation may suffer genetic damage. For sperm, much this damage is believed to repair itself within two years. For eggs, this damage is believed to repair itself within six months. Each person’s situation is different. It is important to consult with your medical team to determine your individual circumstances. Women, in particular, may want to consider their age and risk of premature ovarian failure. In general, women in their late thirties have a more difficult time getting pregnant. Some women who have cancer treatment and resume their menstrual cycles may also still be at risk for menopause at an early age.

Further for women, several factors can be considered. First, physical signs like resuming menstruation or menopausal symptoms can be helpful indicators. However, neither are guaranteed ways of knowing fertility. Second, you may have hormonal tests such as FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) to gauge your ovarian reserve and reproductive capacity. The hormones can tell you if you are in a fertile, pre-menopausal or menopausal state. Hormones levels fluctuate and test results may vary greatly from month to month, so doctors often recommend that you repeat the test several times to get the most precise results. The tests are usually performed by a Reproductive Endocrinologist. The results will help determine your parenthood options.-

Answer 3

It can; however new practices of removing only one ovary can greatly increase the chances of conceiving in the future. Please, if this affects you, it is important for you to read the information on this link:http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/fertility-sparing-surgery0400
Good luck!