Surrogate Mothers Online Q & A: What should I be concerned about when it comes to egg donations? - <a href="mailto:RagingSun25@excite.com">Michelle</A> in Chula Vista, CA

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Q & A: Medical Issues - Egg Donation

Topics may include the risks involved in egg donation, side effects from meds, questions about protocol, etc.

4. What should I be concerned about when it comes to egg donations? - Michelle in Chula Vista, CA - Top

Dear Michelle,

In rare cases something called Hyperstimulation of the ovaries can occur. Most of the time this does not even happen, but on the off chance that it does, you would be hospitalized until the ovaries returned to normal. In extreme cases, the ovaries can rupture resulting in permanant infertiltiy for the egg donor, and even death.

I must stress that this is very rare, but it is best to be informed of all risks before entering into any process dealing with medicines and minor surgery. The Dr (Re) who will over see your egg donation should go over all of this with you . If you have specific questions I would advise you to call your local infertility clinic and they may be able to answer your specific questions and go over them in detail with you .

Lori - Updated: January 21, 2000
Topics may include the risks involved in egg donation, side effects from meds, questions about protocol, etc.

4. What should I be concerned about when it comes to egg donations? - Michelle in Chula Vista, CA - Top: Dear Michelle,

In rare cases something called Hyperstimulation of the ovaries can occur. Most of the time this does not even happen, but on the off chance that it does, you would be hospitalized until the ovaries returned to normal. In extreme cases, the ovaries can rupture resulting in permanant infertiltiy for the egg donor, and even death.

I must stress that this is very rare, but it is best to be informed of all risks before entering into any process dealing with medicines and minor surgery. The Dr (Re) who will over see your egg donation should go over all of this with you . If you have specific questions I would advise you to call your local infertility clinic and they may be able to answer your specific questions and go over them in detail with you .

Lori - Updated: January 21, 2000

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