Both ovaries on same side?? Please help

[Chloe89]

I had a vaginal scan yesterday and the doctor couldn't find my right ovary and she told me that both my ovaries were on my left side. I am really scared and confused as to why and how this has happened and would like to know if this affect my fertility? I have also been diagnosed with polycystic ovaries. Kinda upset here . Please help??

 

[WinterSong4]

Chloe89- I am not a doctor, but I am going through medical school for sonography. From what I know AND what my own doctors have told me, a woman's anatomy is not like they show you in pictures. Almost always (but not of course) women's ovaries are all over the place! lol

So, having them both on one side, shouldn't be a cause for concern and shouldn't affect your chances of pregnancy. Typically, they are still attached to their own fallopian tubes, unless they are twisted around each other ( which would be found out via Laparoscopy ). If you are really worried about it, have them do the Laparoscopy for further information.

Best of luck to you!!!

 

[wifey29]

I wouldn't worry too much, my left ovary is tucked right behind my uterus. During my HSG it was on the right hand side, but my baseline scan showed that it has moved towards the left. The sonographer told me that ovaries are very mobile structures and can move about no problem. All the tests have shown that I am completely healthy and fertile. We are going through IVF/ICSI, but for severe male factor.

 

[Chloe89]

Hi. Thank you for you posts it was just a bit of a shock as it's not something I was expecting at all. I have a doctors appointment on Monday so will find out for information then. Thank you for your help