{"id":4939,"date":"2022-03-08T15:20:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T15:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accessfertility.com\/pt\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2023-02-28T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T11:33:39","slug":"ivf-with-donor-eggs-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accessfertility.com\/pt\/ivf-with-donor-eggs-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"IVF with Donor Eggs \u2013 An overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IVF with donor eggs allows women who can\u2019t use their own eggs, for whatever reason, to carry an embryo themselves \u2013 a product of donor eggs and sperm from their partner, or from a sperm donor if needed. It\u2019s a form of fertility treatment that allows women to pursue their dream of having a baby when otherwise it would have been impossible. In this article we take a closer look at what IVF with donor eggs involves, and how the Access Fertility Donor Egg Refund Programme can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does IVF with donor eggs work?<\/strong>
In IVF with donor eggs, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) takes places using eggs from a donor and either sperm from the patient\u2019s partner, or from a donor. After that stage, the process is very similar to IVF treatment. The eggs are placed in a petri dish with the sperm cells and hopefully become fertilised. Alternatively, if there are any concerns about the ability of the sperm being used, the clinic may recommend ICSI, to help with fertilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After several days of monitoring, those embryos deemed strongest are ready for transfer. In some cases, the patient may carry the embryos herself. For other patients, such as gay male couples, they will be transferred to a gestational carrier. Alternatively, the patient may wish to freeze the embryos and have them implanted in a later cycle (see our article on fresh vs frozen embryos).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When might IVF with donor eggs be needed?<\/strong>
Most commonly, a fertility specialist will recommend IVF with donor eggs when a female patient isn\u2019t producing enough eggs for standard IVF. This is most likely due to age-related infertility, especially for women who want to undergo IVF over 40, or for those with low ovarian reserves. IVF with donor eggs might also be suitable for patients who have been through repeated failed cycles of IVF, or who have had treatment cancelled due to low ovarian response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For single males or gay male couples with a gestational carrier, IVF with donor eggs is also an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I find an egg donor?<\/strong>
Choosing your egg donor is a huge decision. Your fertility clinic will be best placed to advise you on the next steps for finding an egg donor for your IVF, and may also offer counselling to help with the decision. Some clinics have their own egg donor programme, while others may use a separate bank. Either way, the donors will be screened carefully for any genetic diseases, infection, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some patients, they have someone known to them who is willing to donate their eggs. In that instance, you should discuss your options with your clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on finding an egg donor, we highly recommend reading more on the HFEA website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens in the donor egg IVF process?<\/strong>
Using donor eggs for IVF is very similar to the standard IVF process, after a certain point. Here we look at how the steps vary when you\u2019re using donor eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n