As I was in the shower this morning, I have my best thoughts there it seems, I came up with an odd thought or two.
What if the people that were undergoing transgender surgery wanted to donate their reproductive organs to others going through the same surgery?
I'm an organ donor on my license and military ID card. If I were to die I would donate any viable organs. I wondered what if on this one too. What if another person were to die and offered the same? Would they take the reproductive organs and donate them to others that need them?
Think about it. Its more than just for reproduction. The reproductive organs produce some hormones that can help ward off other issues in the body. Yes we all realize that they can also cause major problems. But osteoporosis is one thing that women take hormone replacement therapy for prevention of. What if we could just transplant the ovaries of a younger female into the menopausal female so they don't run the risk of other associated cancers by using the synthetic drugs?
If someone had to have a radical hysterectomy at a young age they could have the chance to bear children if transplants were available.
Or maybe if someone that doesn't want children could just donate their ovaries?
I know from my bio ethic class in college that there are problems with these theories. But what if?
How would you feel about accepting that particular gift of life? It would be a gift of life truly because as we all know non functional ovaries can't bring forth life. Egg donation seems to be our only option now with that respect to the bad ovaries.
Sorry for the weird thoughts if I offended anyone. This is just my mind wandering while in the shower again.
On another note. Still in pain. Really bad pain last night. I took it easy when I got home yesterday. We'll see what the scan shows tomorrow and hope for the best. I'm trying to give the medicine a chance and I'll push through the pain. Oh and being a guinea pig for this experiment isn't too bad. Lt.Col.B. was discussing my case at a conference last week when they came up with the idea of the injections. I can't do birth control pills because they cause migraines and mood swings and well in general don't work on shrinking my cysts if last year is any proof to that trial and error. Lt.Col.B. graduated from Stanford with his medical degree. I guess that is a good place.
You know that may happen in the future, although I dont see it in our life time. What exactly is your experimental protocol? I know you mentioned taking injections.
ReplyDelete34 years ago the first IVF baby was created. I wonder what the future will be in another 30 years as long as politics stays out of it.
DeleteI hope you are feeling better. If the injections don't work fast enough, will Dr B still operate? Or have you gotten out of the danger zone? I can't believe how high your estrogen levels were!
ReplyDeleteFrom what I understand, gonads don't survive well after they are removed from the human body, and have so many blood vessels needed for survival that they don't survive when transplanted. This is why you don't hear of older women receiving donated ovaries or men testicles. I did read that there are many studies being done using stem cells that have shown a lot of promise.
Operation still probable. Not out of danger zone.
DeleteIf you ever find a doc who does uterus transfers, let me know. I could probably use some new, used ovaries as well! I'm so sorry about the pain.
ReplyDeleteI could use it all too.
DeleteI heard rumblings a while ago of a woman who supposedly received a uterus from a family member, allowing her to conceive. No idea if this is legit, but your idea isn't over the top. I think the issue for why this hasn't been pushed is because 1) our society has huge issues with sex and 2) it's not something that is considered necessary for life. Heart, yes. Kidneys, yes. Ovaries, no. In addition, there's a lot more going on with these organs then we probably realize. In addition to the body not rejecting this organ, how do we get it to sync up with the hormones, providing appropriate feedback. Still, it's an interesting thought.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you're still in pain. Hopefully you'll get some relief soon.
No relief yet. But you can see where my mind wander to while in the shower.
DeleteThis is a brilliant idea, seriously!!! Feel better lacy-cakes!
ReplyDeleteOnce I get my hooves up again I'll feel a bit better.
DeleteI like that idea! Why not?? No telling where medical science will take us in the future! I hope your pain subsides soon and the scan shows good things. Thinking of you xx
ReplyDeleteStill in pain. More pain from having my ribs assaulted too.
DeleteFingers crossed the treatment plan works for you! And no, I don't think your idea is radical at all!
ReplyDeleteWell at least the E2 is down.
DeleteI like the idea! Even just a uterus so someone could experience pregnancy. That would be so cool.
ReplyDeleteI hope the protocol works and the pain starts to go away soon