Women of advanced reproductive age often face challenges such as hormonal changes, reduced ovarian reserve, and a limited number of available follicles. Even after repeated ovarian stimulation cycles, some may still have difficulty obtaining viable embryos. For families hoping to have a child, overseas assisted reproduction may therefore become an option to consider.
Georgia has attracted attention in recent years because of its reproductive medical services and legal framework. Here, Jiabao Libao takes a closer look at a common question: Can older women who are unable to conceive consider surrogacy in Georgia?
In some circumstances, yes. Women who are unable to carry a pregnancy because of diminished ovarian function, reduced egg quality, or medical conditions affecting the uterus may consider surrogacy in Georgia, subject to current medical eligibility requirements and applicable laws.
1. Using Either the Intended Mother’s Own Eggs or Donor Eggs
One of the main fertility challenges associated with age is a decline in both egg quantity and egg quality.
Depending on individual circumstances and applicable regulations, treatment may involve either the intended mother’s own eggs or donor eggs. For women with severely diminished ovarian reserve or repeated unsuccessful IVF cycles using their own eggs, donor eggs may provide another reproductive option.
In this type of treatment, donor eggs are fertilized with sperm from the intended father or partner to create embryos through IVF. A suitable embryo can then be transferred to a gestational carrier, who carries the pregnancy.
2. Medical Screening of the Gestational Carrier
For women who are unable to carry a pregnancy because of uterine conditions or other health concerns, the health of the gestational carrier is an important part of the process.
Gestational carriers are generally expected to meet specific medical eligibility criteria. This may include an appropriate age range, a history of at least one healthy pregnancy and delivery, and comprehensive health screening.
Medical assessment may include general physical examinations, infectious disease testing, reproductive health evaluation, and psychological assessment. Specific requirements can vary between clinics and programs.
3. Clear Arrangements for Legal Parenthood
For intended parents considering surrogacy, one of the most important concerns is how legal parenthood will be recognized after the child is born.
Georgia has historically provided a legal framework for certain surrogacy arrangements in which intended parents may be recognized as the child’s legal parents. Depending on the applicable circumstances, their names may be entered on the birth certificate after the required procedures are completed.
Because surrogacy laws and eligibility requirements can change, intended parents should confirm the latest rules with a qualified local lawyer before beginning treatment.
Overall, the reasons older women may consider surrogacy in Georgia include the possibility of using either their own eggs or donor eggs, medical screening of gestational carriers, and a legal framework addressing intended parenthood.
However, whether surrogacy is suitable depends on the woman’s medical condition, reproductive history, family circumstances, and the current legal requirements in Georgia.
If you are considering surrogacy in Georgia, you can contact us for more information. We can explain the general process in greater detail and provide recommendations based on your individual circumstances.
