Question

Mrs. Mehra, who is 32 years old underwent a surgery to get her oviducts removed after having a girl. Now, she wants to another baby. Do you think she can have another baby?

• A. Yes, she can have another baby as her ovaries are still functional to produce an egg.
• B. No, she cannot have another baby because of fertilization of egg place in the oviducts.
• C. Yes, she can have another baby.
• D. No, she cannot have another baby as the hormones associated with the oviduct will not be present.

Answer 1

The correct option is B No, she cannot have another baby because of fertilization of egg place in the oviducts.

Mrs. Mehra cannot have the baby as her oviducts have been removed in a surgery. Oviducts receives the eggs ovulated by the ovary which is further implanted in the uterus of the female. If she undergoes a treatment of organ transplant where a new oviduct is placed she can sustain the pregnancy.

So, the correct answer is option B.