Overview:

The donor program is a way to help persons who, for medical, personal, or other reasons, are unable to use their own sperm or eggs. The child will not be genetically related to the mother or father as the sperm or egg is not their own. In some circumstances, a gestational carrier is required to carry the embryo or fertilised egg all the way to delivery in order to complete the pregnancy.

Both men and women who qualify for the donation programme are thoroughly screened using a variety of criteria. They undergo tests for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C and many others. They are briefed about the donor programme and registered in the programme in accordance with their desire to donate gametes after undergoing a number of other crucial examinations.

Who should go for the donor program

Women facing fertility issues

In addition to younger women with ovarian insufficiency or reduced ovarian function, older women with fertility problems or infertility are advised to participate in a donor programme. It permits infertile women to become pregnant despite having had unsuccessful IVF treatments in the past, premature ovarian failure, decreased ovarian reserve, and other reproductive issues. In such circumstances, parents might want to think about using donor eggs or occasionally donated embryos.

Single parents with genetic disorders

In order to prevent passing any genetically transmitted diseases to their child, such prospective parents can seek assistance from a donor egg or sperm. Couples with a history of uncommon genetic abnormalities in their families as well as single males or females (single parents) can benefit from the donor programme.

Cancer patients and other fertility-related problems

If the ovaries are removed following cancer therapy because they are not functioning properly, the donation programme is beneficial for these women. Additionally, it is advised for females born without ovaries or with other congenital abnormalities, those who experience early menopause, PCODs and those who experience premature ovarian failure or repeated IVF treatment failures that are either unexplained or caused by poor ovarian response.

donor program process

Fertility test and consultation

The fertility testing and additional planning of the treatment process are the initial steps in the donor programme. The intending couples and donors are informed of everything, including the cost of the procedure. Counsellors at the Embrion IVF Centre will address any worries and inquiries you may have regarding the programme.

Egg donor match

Choosing an egg or sperm donor is started in this step. We assist the couple in finding the ideal donor and provide thorough profiles of any potential matches along with our personal insight.

Retrieving the donor eggs

We start the procedure by removing eggs for the treatment after the donor has been selected. We ensure that the eggs are high-quality, fresh, and healthy. The donor will have to go through the donation and egg collection process. One can also use the frozen donor eggs. The frozen eggs are defrosted and prepared in the laboratory.

Embryos formulation

For the purpose of creating embryos, donor eggs are inseminated and fertilised with the partner's semen.

Embryo transfer

The process of transferring an embryo into a woman's uterus is started in this step. If any embryos are left over, they can be preserved for use in the future.

Pregnancy test

The final step is to take a pregnancy test following the embryo transfer, however, it's crucial to wait the required two weeks first. Rest assured that our fertility specialists will be with you every step of the way to guide you.

Cost of the donor program

Since each patient has a unique collection of operations that they need, each patient is unique in their own manner. The approximate cost for any Donor Program is around 2.5 Lakh INR. You can contact Embrion IVF for a consultation on your current condition and information on how much the procedure will cost you.

The success rate of the donor program

The success rate differs from clinic to clinic. It is best to discuss your chances of pregnancy with your fertility expert in this situation. At Embrion IVF Centre, our team of specialist are here to guide you through your journey. When fresh embryos are transferred, the donor program's success rate is 55.9%; however, when frozen embryos are transferred, the success rate lowers to 40.2%.

Myths

  1. Women become permanently infertile when they donate an egg:
  2. A female is actually born with more than a million eggs, and she carries those eggs throughout the course of her reproductive years. As a result, extracting 10 or 15 eggs will not render her sterile. Therefore, neither the egg recipient nor the donor faces this danger.

  3. involves a painful process:
  4. The egg retrieval procedure is absolutely painless because the egg donor has been sedated at the time. However, a drug taken prior to egg retrieval may cause bloating, cramps, nausea, and other side effects.

  5. No genetic link between the mother and the foetus:
  6. The fertilisation of male and female gametes forms the basis for the idea of a genetic link between parents and children. Therefore, it holds the opinion that, in the case of egg donation, there is no genetic connection between the offspring and the mothers. However, the idea of epigenetics alters this accepted notion. The genes of the children born to women who conceive using donated eggs may change.

  7. Every woman is permitted to give her eggs:
  8. Every woman can contribute eggs, it's true, but only if she's still fertile. Age is a very important consideration when donating eggs. As a woman gets older, the quality of her eggs decreases, and this is most noticeable around age 35. Most egg donation organisations rigorously adhere to the age range of 21 to 30 years for egg donor eligibility. In addition to age, significant considerations include egg donors' health status, genetic abnormality, and more.

FAQS:

You have already proven in your medical history that you are able to successfully deliver a healthy baby and bring a pregnancy to term. You would be eligible to participate in the screening procedure for egg donors.

Certainly. Egg donation is done before the oocytes are released so it doesn’t matter if you have your tubes tied or not.

Yes. Your eggs will be removed vaginally, preventing the need for abdominal surgery. You will be given sedation or a light anaesthetic throughout this treatment. The retrieval process is typically completed in 15-20 minutes.

Couples that are thinking about receiving the donation are the beneficiaries, and people who decided to donate their egg or sperm are the donors. The donor program means someone uses donated gametes to conceive a child.

The minimum age requirement for egg or sperm donation is 21 years old, while the maximum age is 35 years old.