Not after surgery, but from birth. How common is it?
2007-05-09 05:42:15 · 3 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, it's possible to be born with one ovary, or one lung, kidney or pretty much any organ that comes in pairs.
2007-05-09 08:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Tara Maeve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister was born with one ovary, as well as having only one kidney.
She ended up needing a hysterectomy at 13 due to a tumor in her uterus so she was never able to have kids. But the Drs did several tests and determined that her one ovary was functioning.
2007-05-09 14:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by SKITTLES 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how common it is, but it certainly happens. my cousin was born with one ovary. It may cut a person's chance for pregnancy in half, as i believe that you would probably have a period every other month.
On that, i'm not sure. My cousin's ovary that was present when she was born was non functioning. She received hormones to balance her system. i tried Webmd.com for answers but couldn't find anything definite about fertility, etc.
Any gynecologist would know.
2007-05-09 12:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by layobro7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋