Ovum Donor

When is Egg Donation Used?

Egg donation in IVF occurs when an egg is extracted from a woman's body and stored under all the necessary conditions before use. However, egg donation is a bit expensive process, so every factor is considered before official donation.

Every couple plans to have a baby sometime in their life. But, if the expectant mother has such fertility problems that prevent the retrieval of good quality and healthy eggs for use in the IVF procedure, you need an egg donor.
This happens in the following cases:

• Ovarian pathology in a woman;
• The presence of genetic diseases that can cause birth defects in the fetus;
• Age.

What are the Different Egg Donor Requirements?

Below are the general requirements for donors in IVF –

• 23 to 35 years;
• Oocyte donor can be any willing woman to donate the oocyte, need not to be married or have a child.

Tests involved in Egg Donor IVF -

To minimize the risk of fetal birth defects and ensure healthy genetics for the future child in Donor Egg IVF, donors must succeed:

• Physical examination by a physician;
• Blood tests;
• Ultrasound diagnostics and other studies of the reproductive organs;
• Infectious disease screening;
• Screening for common hereditary diseases or all known genetic conditions, depending on the program chosen;
• Monthly testing for drugs, tobacco, precursors;
• Mental health assessment