Sterilisation reversal or egg donor

I'm a 37 year old woman with 3 teenage sons. I was sterilised 15 years ago. What can be done to help have a fourth child?

Our Expert's Answer

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The options available to you are either IVF or tubal surgery to reverse your sterilisation. Before you decide I would advise you and your partner to have a fertility MOT. From this the doctor will be able to advise you which treatment to choose.