dermoid cysts and pregnancy
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dermoid cysts and pregnancy
I am almost 41 and have only one ovary left which has on it a dermoid cyst. My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for about a year with no success so far. We are thinking about possible fertility options. My question is this: Is it possible to harvest any eggs that I may have left, freeze them, remove my last ovary (along with the cyst) and then implant the eggs after I have healed and have a successful pregnancy as long as the egg attaches like it's supposed to?
Re: dermoid cysts and pregnancy
Hi:
Yes, that's possible. But may not be the best option as there is not a lot of information on success with freezing eggs above 38.
If you were going to follow that sort of plan, then fertilizing the eggs and freezing embryos would be better. A lot depends on the urgency of removal of the dermoid and only your doctor who knows you can determine that. A fresh transfer would be better but surgery might reduce your egg population and the delay after surgery at age 41 would not be ideal. So freezing embryos followed by dermoid/ovary removal and frozen embryo transfer might make the most sense.
Good luck.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California
Yes, that's possible. But may not be the best option as there is not a lot of information on success with freezing eggs above 38.
If you were going to follow that sort of plan, then fertilizing the eggs and freezing embryos would be better. A lot depends on the urgency of removal of the dermoid and only your doctor who knows you can determine that. A fresh transfer would be better but surgery might reduce your egg population and the delay after surgery at age 41 would not be ideal. So freezing embryos followed by dermoid/ovary removal and frozen embryo transfer might make the most sense.
Good luck.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California