{"id":964,"date":"2023-05-17T12:46:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T19:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/?p=964"},"modified":"2023-09-05T11:02:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:02:43","slug":"surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrogacy for Women with Infertility Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Surrogacy_for_women_with_infertility_of_many_types\" title=\"Surrogacy for women with infertility of many types\">Surrogacy for women with infertility of many types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Some_of_the_reasons_women_turn_to_surrogacy_include\" title=\"Some of the reasons women turn to surrogacy include:\">Some of the reasons women turn to surrogacy include:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Uterine_Factor_Infertility\" title=\"Uterine Factor Infertility\">Uterine Factor Infertility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Certain_Medical_Conditions\" title=\"Certain Medical Conditions\">Certain Medical Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Cancer\" title=\"Cancer\">Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Recurrent_Miscarriages\" title=\"Recurrent Miscarriages\">Recurrent Miscarriages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Hormonal_or_Genetic_Disorders\" title=\"Hormonal or Genetic Disorders\">Hormonal or Genetic Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Previous_Pregnancy_Complications\" title=\"Previous Pregnancy Complications\">Previous Pregnancy Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-women-with-infertility\/#Surrogacy_for_women_with_infertility_issues\" title=\"Surrogacy for women with infertility issues\">Surrogacy for women with infertility issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surrogacy_for_women_with_infertility_of_many_types\"><\/span><strong>Surrogacy for women with infertility of many types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Infertility can be devastating. For some women, experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-pregnancy\/\">pregnancy<\/a> is an important part of their sense of self. Many infertile women have always imagined themselves being a <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogate-mother\/\">mother<\/a>. Many women feel a deep sense of sadness and loss at the inability to conceive or carry. Because of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/social-surrogacy\/\">social<\/a> pressures and norms in their communities, some women feel shame at not being able to have children. Infertility can affect marriages and partnerships too, especially when children were always a part of the plan. The emotional and financial stress of repeated rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-fertility-treatments\/\">fertility treatments<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-ivf\/\">IVF<\/a> can strain even the strongest of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-relationship-dynamics\/\">relationships<\/a>. Infertility can also be a lonely feeling, especially around holidays or when surrounding by friends or <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-with-a-family-member\/\">family<\/a> members who have their own children.<\/p>\r\n<p>While techniques such as In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be successfully used to treat many causes of infertility, there are other instances when a surrogate is needed.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_reasons_women_turn_to_surrogacy_include\"><\/span>Some of the reasons women turn to surrogacy include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uterine_Factor_Infertility\"><\/span><strong>Uterine Factor Infertility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Many women have congenital structural abnormalities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/mayer-rokitansky-kuster-hauser-mrkh-syndrome#:~:text=Mayer%2DRokitansky%2DK%C3%BCster%2DHauser%20(MRKH)%20Syndrome%20is,the%20vagina%20is%20typically%20shortened.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayer-Rokitansky-K\u00fcster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome<\/a> that prevent pregnancy. Some are born without a uterus, others have had their uterus surgically removed via a hysterectomy. Some women develop uterine scarring from medical procedures such as a past C-section or D&amp;C procedure. Fibroids and polyps can also play a role in infertility, though medical intervention early can often preserve fertility. <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-cancer-survivors\/\">Cancer survivors<\/a> may have radiation damage. There\u2019s also infertility caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK448088\/#:~:text=Asherman%20syndrome%20(intrauterine%20adhesions%20or,being%20a%20less%20common%20cause.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asherman syndrome,<\/a> a rare condition where uterine scar tissue prevent pregnancy or leads to a high chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-miscarriage\/\">miscarriage<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certain_Medical_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Certain Medical Conditions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Many medical conditions may put a pregnant woman or her baby at risk. The list of conditions includes kidney disease, heart disease including hypertension and heart defects, autoimmune disorders such as lupus, cystic fibrosis, uncontrolled diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), certain neurological conditions that require medication to manage, and mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The health of a pregnant mother or child with any condition that requires medication where pregnancy is a contradiction should be considered. For women with certain medical conditions, surrogacy provides a safer alternative to having children while mitigating substantial risk.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 719px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 719\/374;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Chemo or radiation therapy can often affect a woman\u2019s fertility or make it unsafe for her or her baby to carry a pregnancy. <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-cancer-survivors\">Surrogacy can be used to help cancer survivors<\/a> have a child once they have completed their treatment.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recurrent_Miscarriages\"><\/span><strong>Recurrent Miscarriages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Many women that have experienced multiple, unexplained miscarriages turn to surrogacy. This is especially common if a woman has a small number of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/alabama-ruling-on-embryos\/\">embryos<\/a> left after many rounds of IVF. There are varied reasons for recurrent pregnancy loss including hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, problems with a uterus, and genetic abnormalities. It could also be completely unknown with no formal diagnosis. Whatever the reason, when there is a history of frequent pregnancy loss, surrogacy can greatly increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormonal_or_Genetic_Disorders\"><\/span><strong>Hormonal or Genetic Disorders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>There are certain hormonal or <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-genetic-disorders\/\">genetic disorders<\/a> that affect a woman\u2019s ability to conceive including <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/androgen-insensitivity-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/turner-syndrome\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20360782#:~:text=Turner%20syndrome%2C%20a%20condition%20that,to%20develop%20and%20heart%20defects.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turner Syndrome<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6341502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">congenital adrenal hyperplasia<\/a>. Other women have disorders such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/sicklecell\/documents\/scd-factsheet_scd--pregnancy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sickle cell disease<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/thalassemia\/pregnancy#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20thalassemia%20and,%2C%20liver%2C%20or%20thyroid%20function.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thalassemia<\/a> that make pregnancy more risky and harder to manage.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Pregnancy_Complications\"><\/span><strong>Previous Pregnancy Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Many women have experienced pregnancy <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-risks-and-complications\/\">complications<\/a> that make it impossible or unsafe for them to become pregnant again. This includes preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, placental abruption, and postpartum depression.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have had one or more of these conditions, it\u2019s a good idea to discuss whether pregnancy is possible or safe. If your doctor deems pregnancy unsafe, you may want to consider surrogacy.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surrogacy_for_women_with_infertility_issues\"><\/span><strong>Surrogacy for women with infertility issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Surrogacy can be a viable and desired option for infertile woman that cannot conceive or safely carry a pregnancy regardless of the reason. Some women will need egg donor or embryo donors, others can use their own eggs. A Reproductive Endocrinologist can help women with certain conditions decide whether surrogate is the right choice.<\/p>\r\n<p>Surrogacy is <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-process\/\">the process<\/a> by which a healthy woman carries a pregnancy on behalf of a person that cannot become pregnant or cannot carry safely. A surrogate typically becomes pregnant using gametes from one or more parent, though sometimes neither parent is biologically related as is the case with a donated embryo or some forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy\/\">traditional surrogacy<\/a>. Surrogacy can either be <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy\/\">gestation or traditional<\/a>; under <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/gestational-surrogate\/\">gestational surrogacy<\/a> an embryo is implanted and the surrogate is not the biological mother. Traditional surrogacy, by contrast, is when the surrogate is also the biological mother and becomes pregnant via artificial insemination. The traditional type of surrogacy is more complicated with respect to establishing parentage because of the genetic relationship between surrogate and child. Nevertheless, both <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/types-of-surrogacy\/\">types of surrogacy<\/a> can be options for women experiencing infertility.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you know you need surrogacy, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-surrogate-mother\/\">find a surrogate<\/a> who is interested in carrying on your behalf. There are several ways to find a surrogate: turning to friends and family, <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-agency-alternatives\/\">self-matching<\/a>, and using a surrogacy agency. Surrogate agencies are by far the most costly way to match which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/independent-surrogacy-journey\/\">self-managed independent surrogacy is a great option for many<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\">Surrogacy Place<\/a> offers a powerful platform for surrogacy self-matching; Intended Parents of all types can <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\">create profiles to start finding their potential match<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>After you match with a surrogate, you\u2019ll need to have her evaluated by your <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/finding-a-surrogacy-clinic\/\">fertility clinic<\/a>. Assuming your Reproductive Endocrinologist approves of your choice from a medical perspective, you\u2019ll then need to draft final legal agreements. As you reach the legal phase of surrogacy, you\u2019ll need to agree on things like <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-compensation\/\">surrogacy compensation<\/a>, birth plan, pregnancy restrictions (including travel restrictions later in the pregnancy) and more. Your attorney can guide you on what to expect and <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-ethics\/\">ethical<\/a> standards.<\/p>\r\n<p>Surrogacy is undoubtedly hard for many to afford. Many seeking surrogacy services will tap into their savings or take out loans. Some will turn to crowdfunding. For a sense of costs that go into surrogacy, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/how-much-does-surrogacy-cost\/\">surrogacy-cost guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>You should also keep in mind that laws governing surrogacy vary widely. It\u2019s imperative that you work with an assisted reproduction-specializing attorney. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/my.surrogacyplace.com\/attorney\/directory\">US surrogacy attorney directory<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 754px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 754\/203;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surrogacy for women with infertility of many types Infertility can be devastating. 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