Surrogacy for Women With Infertility: A Path To Building a Family

Infertility is a deeply personal and often challenging journey for many women, and you are not alone in this. Advancements in reproductive medicine, however, have opened doors for women struggling with infertility. Surrogacy for women with infertility provides a viable path to parenthood, offering you the chance to experience the joy of raising a child even when you cannot carry a pregnancy yourself.

Common Causes of Infertility in Women

Infertility can stem from a variety of physical, hormonal, and medical factors, and it can sometimes be particularly hard to pinpoint the exact cause. This is why some women are diagnosed with unexplained infertility. For others, it might be a combination of one or a few factors. Here are some of the common causes of infertility:

1. Age-Related Infertility: As women age, their fertility naturally declines. Women over the age of 35 experience a decrease in the number of viable eggs left in their ovarian reserve. The quality of their eggs can also diminish as women get older, which can make conception more difficult. Surrogacy for couples with age-related infertility is a great option!

   
   

2. Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Whether caused by infections, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease, blocked fallopian tubes can prevent the sperm from reaching the egg or the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus.

   
   

3. Endometriosis: This condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, potentially causing scar tissue, inflammation, and other complications that can affect a woman’s fertility.

   
   

4. Uterine Abnormalities: Fibroids, polyps, or congenital abnormalities can affect the structure of the uterus, making it difficult to carry a pregnancy to term.

   
   

5. Unexplained Infertility: In some cases, despite thorough testing, doctors cannot identify the exact cause or causes of infertility, which can be incredibly frustrating. For women with this type of infertility, surrogacy is an incredible option to consider.

   
   

How Surrogacy Can Help

If you are unable to conceive on your own or carry a pregnancy to term due to infertility, surrogacy offers a solution. Gestational surrogacy is the process in which an embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is implanted into the surrogate's uterus. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the child.

In this process, a surrogate carries and gives birth to a child for you, the intended parents. As the intended mother, you might use your own egg in the process, or find an egg donor if needed, along with your male partner’s sperm if possible. Surrogacy allows you to experience parenthood and be biologically related to your child, even if you are unable to physically carry your child in pregnancy.

Infertility & the Surrogacy Solution

Surrogacy provides a life-changing solution for women who may otherwise face insurmountable challenges in their journey to parenthood. Whether due to medical conditions, age, or other causes, surrogacy offers a chance at building a family.

With advancements in fertility technology and comprehensive legal and medical support, surrogacy for women with infertility is now a widely accepted and effective option. Here at Circle, we offer you support every step of the way. We want the surrogacy journey to be a beautiful partnership between you and your surrogate, in which you, too, become like family. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility and considering surrogacy, reach out to our surrogacy team of compassionate and experienced professionals today to see if surrogacy is the right choice to build your family.