Donor egg & semen cycle

Donor Egg Cycles

Donor egg cycles involve using eggs from a donor to help couples or individuals conceive. This option can be considered for various reasons, including:

• Premature Ovarian Failure: When a woman’s ovaries stop functioning before the normal age of menopause.
• Low Egg Quality or Quantity: When a woman has a diminished ovarian reserve.
• Genetic Disorders: To avoid passing on genetic conditions.

The process typically involves:

• Donor Screening: Careful selection of a donor based on medical, genetic, and personal criteria.
• Ovarian Stimulation: The donor undergoes hormonal treatment to stimulate egg production.
• Egg Retrieval: Eggs are retrieved from the donor through a minor surgical procedure.
• Fertilization: The eggs are fertilized with the intended father’s sperm or donor sperm.
• Embryo Transfer: The embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.

Donor Semen Cycles

Donor semen cycles involve using sperm from a donor to help couples or individuals conceive. This option can be considered for various reasons, including:

• Male Factor Infertility: When a man has low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm morphology.
• Single Women or Same-Sex Couples: To conceive without a male partner.

The process typically involves:

• Donor Screening: Careful selection of a donor based on medical, genetic, and personal criteria.
• Sperm Preparation: The donor provides a semen sample, which is processed to prepare the sperm for fertilization.
• Fertilization: The sperm is used to fertilize eggs from the intended mother or a donor.
• Embryo Transfer: The embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.

 

Important Considerations

Both donor egg and donor semen cycles involve ethical, legal, and emotional considerations. It’s essential to discuss these aspects with a fertility specialist and consider seeking genetic counseling.

• Donor anonymity: In some cases, donors may remain anonymous, while in others, there may be options for open or semi-open identification.
• Legal and ethical implications: Understanding the legal framework and ethical guidelines is crucial.
• Emotional aspects: Building a family through donor conception can raise unique emotional challenges.