is donation possible....

[five]

.... after a hysterectomy, if the ovaries are left intact??? I am having my uterus removed in 3 weeks time, and have always wanted to be an egg donor, but have been waiting, as have possible MS. Have been hoping that it's not MS so I can donate, but until I know I doubt I would be able to.
But anyway, am still hoping that if I get a negative on the MS, if I can still donate eggs post hysterectomy?? :fingerscrossed:
TIA.

[sarahstarfish]

Hello Five

I just have to say, what kind of woman are you facing a partial hysterectomy and possible MS diagnosis, and STILL wanting to know about donating eggs.....you must be a very special someone is all I can say.

Yes, you can still donate as long as those ovaries are intact so no problems there, everything else being equal. I can't say for sure about the MS, that is something you would need to talk to your local clinic about if it comes to that, I hope hope hope that is not the case for you.

Let us know how you get on, and again, hope all goes well with both your procedure and your diagnosis.

Love

Cindy

[five]

Thank you for that info Cindy :D Really appreciate knowing there is still a chance I can donate while I am still young enough to produce healthy eggs.
It just breaks my heart when so many couples are left childless, and I have been blessed with 5 happy and healthy (well, 4 of them LOL) boys, so I feel it only fair to pass on some of my joy to others :yes:

[five]

Regarding the autism, it is believed that for my son it was acquired through meningococcal infection at age 6 weeks, rather than congenital, if that makes sense. The meningococcal resulted in damage to several structures, the brain, gastrointestinal tract, left lung, and immune system. Prior to infection he was a completely different baby to after. However, it cannot be proven that it is acquired autism, so yes, would probably stand in my way. :crying:

[sarahstarfish]

Denise

Lord, I can't imagine what it must have been like for your family and wee babe to go through that when he was so tiny, oh my goodness, that would have been simply terrifying. Please don't let it stop you from contacting the clinic and talking to them. At the end of the day it is them that makes the decision.

Love

Cindy