What is Donor Egg IVF Treatment? Who Needs This?
In a standard IVF procedure, a woman takes medications to stimulate her ovaries to produce eggs. She goes through an egg harvesting process, and the embryologist fertilizes the eggs in the lab using her husband's sperm. Finally, these embryos are placed back into the uterus to become pregnant. We refer to this as conventional or normal IVF. Many couples who would not otherwise be able to conceive have a very effective alternative in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) utilizing donor eggs.
Indications for Donor Egg IVF Treatment
1. Premature ovarian failure2. Women in perimenopause who have a lower ovarian reserve3. Older ladies who went through menopause naturally4. Women who still have a uterus but have had their ovaries removed5. IVF efforts made repeatedly without success6. IVF using poor eggs or embryos7. To prevent passing on a hereditary disease
Procedure for Donor Egg Recipient
Step 1: Medical History Evaluation
Doctors will carefully review your medical history to ensure this treatment is the right option for you. Good health is essential, and additional medical clearance may be required based on your history.
Step 2: Psychological Counseling
Deciding to have a child using a donated egg can be tough for a couple. You and your spouse will attend counseling with a psychologist for emotional support.
Step 3: Mock Cycle
A mock cycle is conducted to observe how your body responds to the medications you'll be taking during the embryo transfer cycle. This will prepare your uterine lining to receive the fertilized egg.
Step 4: Selecting an Egg Donor
An egg donor must be a woman between the ages of 21 and 34. The donor can be a friend, relative, or a non-identity release donor through a frozen egg bank. The donor egg coordinator will guide you through the process.
Step 5: Egg Retrieval and Synchronization
When using fresh donor eggs from a known donor, you will be monitored in conjunction with the donor's stimulation. You'll be treated with progesterone and estrogen to synchronize with the donor's cycle. Once ready, the donor's eggs are retrieved and fertilized with sperm.
Step 6: Embryo Transfer
Embryos are transferred into the recipient's uterus under ultrasound guidance. A few days after the transfer, a blood pregnancy test is done to check HCG levels, confirming whether the pregnancy is positive or negative. An ultrasound is scheduled at five or six weeks to assess pregnancy.
Conclusion
Every IVF experience involving donated eggs is unique. We are here to provide assistance and guidance at every stage. Contact us to learn more about how IVF with donor eggs works.
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