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Undoubtedly, a woman’s fertility experiences a significant decline after reaching the age of 40, primarily due to the cessation of regular monthly egg production in the ovaries. Thus, logically, it would have been impossible for Anatolia, at the age of 101, to conceive and give birth.

However, much to everyone’s astonishment, this elderly woman recounted an extraordinary tale from her journey. At the age of 48, after already raising 16 children, Anatolia received a devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Faced with a life-or-death decision, she chose to undergo surgery to have her ovaries removed, relinquishing her dream of becoming a mother once more.

With a deep yearning for her 17th child, Anatolia expressed her wish to undergo an ovary transplant to make conception possible. This controversial and unauthorized surgical procedure was conducted discreetly at a private clinic in Turkey. Anatolia tearfully expressed her gratitude to the medical professionals who agreed to perform this surgery for her.

Although Anatolia’s husband had passed away in 1998, she managed to find a sperm donor who supported her dream of adding to her family. As a result, Anatolia now holds the record for being the world’s oldest mother to give birth at the age of 101, surpassing the previous record held by Malegwale Ramokgopa, a South African mother who gave birth at the age of 92.

In certain countries, like Turkey and India, ovary transplant surgery is not an uncommon procedure. It is frequently sought by cancer patients desiring to have children and individuals undergoing gender reassignment.

Despite the controversial nature of this surgical intervention, Anatolia’s family and friends have expressed their joy and unwavering support for her decision. This remarkable story has ignited a passionate debate on the ethical and moral implications of such procedures, ensuring that it will continue to be a topic of discussion for the foreseeable future.