Hello doctor,I am 32 years old and unmarried. I am a patient of PCOD. I also have a family history of breast cancer. My father\s sister had breast cancer recently. I am in a very big financial crisis. So, one of my friends suggested me to donate eggs. Will it be risky if I donate my eggs only once? As I am a patient of PCOD, will I be able to conceive in the future? Will I be given some hormonal treatment to conceive later? Please advise me whether I should proceed with the idea of egg donation. Is there any chance of developing breast or ovarian cancer if I donate eggs? Please guide me. I just want to know about its long term consequences as I am afraid of breast and ovarian cancer.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. A single cycle of ovulation induction for egg donation and then, possibly in the future for yourself would not increase your chance of breast or ovarian cancer. The heredity for a woman is decided from her maternal background and not from the father\s side. So, if your paternal aunt had it and your mother or maternal grandmother did not have it, then there are very minimal chances that you should get it in future. You can safely go ahead with an ova donation if you wish to without fear. PCOS - polycystic ovary syn ChatDoctor.  So, whenever you decide to get pregnant, conservative management of treatment can always be considered. 