What is Egg Donation?
Egg donation is a process in which a woman donates one or more of her eggs to help another woman conceive. The eggs are fertilized with sperm in the laboratory and the resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.
Egg donation is commonly used when a woman has poor egg quality, has premature ovarian failure, or when genetic conditions make using her own eggs unadvisable.
How Egg Donation Works
The process of egg donation involves several key steps:
- Donor Selection and Screening: Egg donors are carefully selected based on strict medical, genetic, and psychological criteria.
- Ovarian Stimulation (Donor): The egg donor undergoes hormonal stimulation to produce multiple eggs.
- Egg Retrieval (Donor): Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved from the donor’s ovaries.
- Fertilization: The eggs are fertilized in the laboratory using sperm from the recipient’s partner or a sperm donor.
- Embryo Culture and Selection: The resulting embryos are monitored for development and quality.
- Embryo Transfer (Recipient): One or more embryos are transferred into the recipient’s uterus.
- Pregnancy Test and Follow-Up: After 10-14 days, a blood test is performed to confirm pregnancy.
Who Can Benefit from Egg Donation?
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Poor Egg Quality or Quantity
- Genetic Conditions
- Medical Treatments (such as chemotherapy)
- Recurrent IVF Failures
Why Choose Our Egg Donation Program?
- Comprehensive Donor Screening: We ensure thorough screening of all egg donors for health, genetics, and psychological suitability.
- State-of-the-Art Fertility Technology: We use the latest technology in egg retrieval, embryo culture, and genetic screening.
- Confidentiality and Support: Your privacy is respected, and we provide emotional support throughout the process.
- Experienced Fertility Team: Our team of specialists is experienced and committed to your success.
Success Rates
Success rates for egg donation are typically higher than those for traditional IVF due to the use of healthy, young donor eggs. Our clinic is proud of its high success rates and is committed to providing the best possible outcome for each patient.
Donor Anonymity and Compensation
We offer both anonymous and known egg donation options, based on your preferences. Donors are compensated for their time and effort, and all processes are handled with the utmost care.
Patient Testimonials
"Choosing egg donation was a difficult decision, but the team at New Hope Fertility Centre made us feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. We now have a beautiful baby, and we couldn’t be more grateful." — **********
"The egg donation process was made so much easier thanks to the amazing support and guidance from the staff. From the first consultation to the pregnancy test, we felt informed and reassured." — **********
Egg Donation FAQs
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re ready to take the next step in your fertility journey, schedule a consultation with one of our fertility experts. We’ll assess your needs and guide you through the egg donation process.