QuestionMy daughter needs a surrogate. I would like to help her. I am postmenopausal. Is it possible and what do I need to do in order to do this? I have had 3 children, 55 years old, pretty good health. I went threw the change naturaly.
AnswerHello Julie from the U.S.,
As long as you have a healthy uterus and uterine cavity, your age, or the age of the woman is of no consequence in terms of being a surrogate. Age is only an issue for the eggs. If your uterus is healthy, there is no reason why you couldn't be the surrogate for your daughter and carry your grandchild. It has been done before. Your daughter needs to see a fertility clinic/specialist that does IVF and surrogacy. They will then direct you and help you to achieve this, including checking your uterus to make sure it is healthy.
Good Luck,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
for additional information check out my blog at http://womenshealthandfertility.blogspot.com check me out on twitter with me at @montereybayivf
