Re: ovulation with one ovary
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:12:18 -0600 (CST)
When one ovary is removed, the other ovary takes over all the work of
two ovaries and should function just as the two did before.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Carla wrote:
>
>I have read a posted message in which a woman questions effects on
>fertility after having an ovary removed. I too have had an ovary
>removed, at the age of 15, after my right ovary ruptured due to a large
>cyst. I am now 30 and have been trying to conceive for 1 year. Would
>the presence of one remaining healthy ovary also mean that an egg is
>available/ovulation occurs on a monthly basis?
>Thank you for your help.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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