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MsGoogle t1_iww5glv wrote

Hi! Question 1: In regards to a 'normal healthy' woman, how many egg donation procedures can someone have before the risks of the procedure become unacceptable?

Question 2: What can a woman do to advocate for herself when she wishes to become sterilized? I've heard doctors won't provide this medical intervention without a husband's consent if the woman is otherwise healthy and less than 45 years old.

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DrJosephDavisDO OP t1_iww6tb4 wrote

Hi u/MsGoogle,

Thanks for your questions!

Regarding question 1: There are different professional guidelines on how many times a woman can donate her eggs but the most common one is no more than 5 times.

For question 2: Laws and regulations regarding sterilization vary widely between different jurisdictions around the world. The most important thing to bear in mind is sterilization is not intended to be reversable and as such most doctors avoid offering it to younger women especially if they have not had children. As far as advocating for yourself, I would advise working with a doctot that you feel comfortable with and who is willing to listen to your concerns and weigh the pros and cons.

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[deleted] t1_iwynny1 wrote

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spectaphile t1_iwz1m0i wrote

Why would you expect a fertility specialist to be of any use in learning how to advocate for sterilization? They literally do the opposite of what you are asking after.

Seems like you are asking this question just to troll - "I've heard..." Not you've experienced, but you've "heard". As someone who did seek sterilization and was declined, the answer, as with any other medical issue, is to find a doctor willing to treat you in the manner in which you wish to be treated. Sometimes that's easier than others. But in all of my search, I never thought a fertility specialist was the correct resource.

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