You’ve survived flare-ups, surgeries and setbacks—now, you’re trying to build a family but IVF keeps failing.
Chronic illness can complicate fertility treatments in ways that are physically and emotionally exhausting. But there’s hope.
Surrogacy offers a medically supported alternative for those who cannot carry a pregnancy but still dream of having a biological child.
If you’ve already created embryos through IVF, these can be used on your surrogacy journey. If you’re struggling with Crohn’s and IVF failure, contact us today to get a better view of your new path to parenthood.
Is There a Link Between Crohn’s Disease and IVF Failure?
Studies indicate that people with Crohn’s disease who are in remission or under consistent medical management tend to have IVF pregnancy rates comparable to those without the condition.
That said, certain factors can still interfere with IVF success:
- Chronic inflammation, especially during disease flare-ups, may impair implantation or disrupt hormone balance.
- Some Crohn’s medications may affect egg quality or interact with fertility drugs.
- Scarring from intestinal surgeries or pelvic inflammation could alter reproductive anatomy.
So while Crohn’s disease and IVF may not be inherently incompatible, the underlying autoimmune and inflammatory mechanisms of Crohn’s can complicate the picture, particularly in cases where IVF has already failed.
Understanding both the research and your personal health history can help you and your care team make more informed decisions about fertility planning and whether alternatives like surrogacy should be explored.
Learn more about potential causes of IVF failure and what to do next.
Can Crohn’s Cause Infertility?
Crohn’s disease doesn’t directly cause infertility in most cases, but it can create conditions that make conception difficult. Chronic inflammation may impair ovarian function or disrupt hormone balance.
Individuals with Crohn’s who’ve had pelvic or abdominal surgeries may develop scar tissue that impacts the fallopian tubes or other reproductive structures.
And while Crohn’s may not drastically reduce IVF success rates, it can still complicate pregnancy itself.
Understanding the Risks of Getting Pregnant With Crohn’s
Pregnancy can be complicated with Crohn’s disease, particularly during periods of active inflammation. Risks include premature birth, low birth weight and increased complications during delivery.
Certain medications used to control Crohn’s may be contraindicated during pregnancy, while others may need careful monitoring.
If Crohn’s is not well-managed or if previous IVF attempts have failed, continuing to pursue pregnancy may carry significant health risks.
Evaluating the relationship between Crohn’s and IVF success rates can help you and your care team determine whether gestational surrogacy is a safer, more viable option.
Is Surrogacy a Good Option If You Have Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s may not drastically reduce IVF success rates, but if IVF continues to fail, it may indicate that other factors are preventing pregnancy from being achieved or sustained, such as uterine conditions, undiagnosed autoimmune activity or unexplained infertility.
In these cases, surrogacy can become not just an option—but the best path forward.
Surrogacy can mean:
- Lower risk compared to carrying a pregnancy with Crohn’s
- Eliminating the risk of Crohn’s flares during pregnancy.
- Avoiding high-risk OB complications (e.g., malnutrition, infection, preterm labor).
Because surrogates undergo intensive physical and psychological screening, pregnancy safety is increased, and surrogates have had previous successful pregnancies, which can add reassurance when you’ve already had a long road.
With professional guidance and medical coordination, American Surrogacy helps intended parents move forward after IVF failures.
Choosing the Right Path After IVF Failure
Experiencing IVF failure is emotionally and physically taxing, especially when compounded by a diagnosis like Crohn’s disease. But failed IVF doesn’t mean the end of your journey to parenthood.
Understanding how Crohn’s and IVF intersect can help explain your experience and inform your next steps.
Whether you’re considering more fertility treatments, seeking a second opinion or exploring surrogacy, you deserve compassionate guidance.
American Surrogacy offers a hopeful and medically sound alternative that may align better with your body’s needs and your family-building dreams.
Why Intended Parents Trust American Surrogacy
American Surrogacy specializes in helping individuals with chronic health conditions like Crohn’s disease transition smoothly into surrogacy.
After IVF failure linked to Crohn’s and IVF complications, we guide you through every step from medical clearance to surrogate matching and legal agreements.
We offer personalized plans, access to experienced surrogates and collaboration with your healthcare providers.
Our team understands the physical and emotional layers that come with Crohn’s and IVF experiences, and we are committed to offering clear, caring support as you build your family in the way that’s safest for you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If Crohn’s disease and IVF have made your family-building journey more difficult than expected, surrogacy could be the empowering solution you’ve been searching for.
With embryos already created, you may be able to begin the surrogacy process sooner than you think. Contact us today to explore how we can help you turn hope into a plan and your dream of parenthood into reality.