Donor Eggs

Donor Egg IVF represents a specialized IVF cycle that utilizes eggs from a young, healthy donor. These eggs are fertilized and then implanted into the recipient’s uterus, offering success rates akin to those of the egg donors themselves.

Why choose Donor Eggs for IVF?

There are a lot of reasons to opt for Donor Eggs:

• Repeated IVF Failures: After multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles, donor eggs may be recommended.
• Age and Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR): As fertility declines with age, donor eggs can significantly enhance success chances.
• Male Couples and Single Men: Both demographics, aiming for a genetic connection to their child, require an egg donor and a gestational carrier.
• Cancer Survivors: Those unable to preserve their fertility pre-treatment often turn to donor eggs.
• Genetic Concerns: Individuals with genetic conditions or absent/non-functioning ovaries may choose donor eggs to circumvent transmitting diseases.

The Donors

Sources of Egg Donors:

• Global IVF’s Fertility Program: Offers both fresh and frozen eggs from thoroughly screened donors based on rigorous health and genetic criteria. 
• Family or Friends: Donors can also be someone you know personally, offering a unique connection to the donor but with no guaranteed yield.
• External Egg Banks: Collaboration with various egg banks ensures a match that aligns with the recipient’s preferences.

Choosing Your Egg Donor

The selection process is carefully guided by the fertility clinic, aiming to match recipients with a donor who meets their specific criteria, including physical traits and personal interests.

Preliminary Steps

Initial Consultation:

Setting up a consultation is the first step, followed by coordination with the donor team to begin the selection process.

Donor Coordination:

Recipients are introduced to a donor coordinator who provides detailed information and supports them throughout the selection and treatment process.

Key Pre-Treatment Evaluations

• Uterine Assessment: HSG or hysteroscopy within the last year.
• Blood Tests: For the female undergoing the pregnancy.
• Semen Analysis: To assess sperm quality.

The Donor Egg IVF Cycle

Donor Egg IVF differs slightly from traditional IVF, especially regarding synchronization and preparation for embryo transfer. This includes:

• Mock Cycle: To assess how estrogen affects the uterine lining.
• Cycle Synchronization: Using birth control and other medications to align the recipient’s cycle with the donor’s.
• Lining Preparation: Administering estrogen and progesterone to prepare the uterine lining for implantation.
• Donor Retrieval and Fertilization: Coordination ensures sperm is available for fertilizing the retrieved eggs.
• Embryo Transfer: A carefully monitored procedure where embryos are transferred into the recipient’s uterus.

Conclusion

Donor Egg IVF offers a valuable option for many facing infertility, providing a path to parenthood with the help of a donor. The process involves careful coordination and preparation, from selecting the right donor to the final transfer of embryos, guided by a dedicated team of fertility specialists.