Egg Donation After Hysterectomy: What You Need to Know

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, and sometimes also the cervix and ovaries. This means that a woman who has had a hysterectomy is unable to carry a pregnancy or give birth. However, it is still possible for a woman who has had a hysterectomy to donate eggs.

This is because egg retrieval for donation involves a different surgical procedure than hysterectomy. Egg retrieval is performed through a transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration, in which a needle is inserted into the vagina and ultrasound is used to guide the needle to the ovaries. The eggs are then extracted through the needle.

As long as a woman's ovaries are still functioning, she may be able to donate eggs even if she has had a hysterectomy. However, it is important to note that not all women who have had a hysterectomy will be able to donate eggs. The decision about whether or not a woman is eligible to donate eggs is made on a case-by-case basis by the egg bank or fertility clinic.

If you are interested in donating eggs and you have had a hysterectomy, it is important to talk to your doctor or a fertility specialist to discuss your options. They can help you determine if you are eligible to donate eggs and can provide you with more information about the process.