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In which cases should you use a surrogate to have a baby?

By inviTRA Staff .
Last Update: 09/19/2018

In general, the two reasons for the use of surrogacy are the absence or abnormality of the uterus or a medical contraindication.

Cases of absent/abnormal uterus:

  • MRKH syndrome. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome is a disorder where the female is born with an underdeveloped or absent uterus and vagina.
  • History of hysterectomy – a surgery to remove the uterus
  • Multiple fibroid tumors of the uterus that cannot resolved by a surgery
  • Severe intrauterine scarring (Asherman’s syndrome) irreparable
  • A single male or gay male couple
  • Unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss or unsuccessful embryo implantations
  • Inability to develop the uterine lining (endometrium)

Cases of medical contraindications (relative and absolute):

  • A serious medical condition that worsens with pregnancy posing risk to mother and fetus
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Turner’s syndrome
  • Uterine cancer
Read the full article on: What Is Surrogacy? – Definition & Types ( 71).