What is Egg Donation?

• Definition: Egg donation involves retrieving eggs from a healthy donor to be used in IVF for another woman who cannot conceive with her own eggs.
• Donor Selection: Donors undergo extensive screening to ensure they are healthy and have a good ovarian reserve.

Procedure:

1. Donor Screening: Potential donors are evaluated for medical history, genetic conditions, and overall health.
2. Ovarian Stimulation: Donors receive hormonal treatments to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
3. Egg Retrieval: Eggs are retrieved from the donor’s ovaries using a minimally invasive procedure.
4. Fertilization: Retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm from the recipient’s partner or a sperm donor in the lab.
5. Embryo Transfer: The resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.

Indications:

• Female Infertility: For women with diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian failure, or poor egg quality.
• Genetic Disorders: When there is a risk of passing on genetic diseases.
• Previous IVF Failures: For women who have had multiple failed IVF cycles due to poor egg quality.
• Advanced Maternal Age: Older women who have a lower chance of conceiving with their own eggs.

Key Features of Donor Programs

1. Rigorous Screening: Comprehensive health and genetic screening of donors to ensure the highest quality and safety.
2. Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality and privacy for both donors and recipients.
3. High Success Rates: Donor programs often have higher success rates due to the use of healthy, screened gametes.
4. Diverse Donor Pools: Wide selection of donors to match physical and genetic traits desired by recipients.
5. Legal and Ethical Standards: Adherence to legal and ethical guidelines to protect the rights and well-being of donors and recipients.
6. Psychological Support: Counseling and support services for donors and recipients throughout the process.
7. Comprehensive Care: Full medical care and monitoring for donors during the donation process.
8. Customizable Options: Tailored donor selection to meet the specific needs and preferences of recipients.
9. Cryopreservation: Advanced techniques for freezing and storing donated sperm and eggs for future use.
10. Flexible Programs: Options for anonymous or known donations based on the preferences of donors and recipients.