Can women without a uterus undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Under normal circumstances, individuals without a uterus cannot undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), as IVF requires the uterus for embryo development. Without a uterus, the process of gestation cannot be completed. If there are any concerns, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed explanation is as follows:

The IVF process involves cultivating fertilized eggs and then transferring them into the uterus, where the uterine lining provides the necessary nutrients for embryo implantation and development. Without a uterus, the embryo loses the site for implantation and growth, making pregnancy impossible and completing the IVF process unachievable.

Even if the ovarian function is normal and can produce eggs that combine with sperm to form fertilized eggs, the absence of the uterus—the essential organ for gestation—prevents embryo implantation and fetal development, ultimately failing to achieve the goal of reproduction.

Women who have lost their uterus can also explore other assisted reproductive technologies or family-building options, such as adoption or becoming a genetic mother without physically carrying the pregnancy.