Egg donation is an Assisted Reproduction treatment that allows women with fertility problems to achieve pregnancy by using donated eggs from another woman. This treatment has one of the highest pregnancy success rates, making it the best option for women who have difficulties conceiving. Here are more details about the topic.
How does egg donation work? egg donation?
The egg donation involves a procedure called In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) using eggs from a donor. The first step is to obtain the eggs and to ensure the best quality, various tests, and medical examinations are performed on the donors. Then, the selected women undergo ovarian stimulation to obtain the eggs, which are subsequently cryopreserved for use when a patient needs them.
To initiate In Vitro Fertilization, the eggs need to be thawed and fertilized either through Intracytoplasmic Injection (ICSI) or Physiological Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (PICSI), where the sperm is directly injected into the egg. Remember that the best option for you should be determined by a specialist in assisted reproduction. The sperm can be from the partner or from a donor, which is known as a double donation.
Once the fertilized egg has matured into an embryo, it is transferred to the uterus of the patient who has previously undergone endometrial stimulation, allowing it to implant in the endometrium.
Advantages and disadvantages
Egg donation has a high success rate, making it an excellent option for women who have issues with their eggs. Another major advantage is that the recipient mother does not undergo the injections associated with ovarian stimulation, which facilitates the procedure for the patient. Lastly, the risk of chromosomal disorders leading to miscarriages is lower because the donors must meet specific criteria to ensure the selection of the best eggs.
One important factor to consider in this treatment is that the genes of the egg belong to another person. However, it is worth noting that the maternal uterus plays a significant role in the baby's development.
Who is recommended for egg donation?
Egg donation is recommended for women who cannot conceive with their eggs due to one of the following situations:
- Advanced age, as ovarian reserve decreases with age.
- Poor egg quality.
- Ovarian failure.
- Genetic abnormalities that could be inherited.
- Recurrent miscarriages.
- Multiple failed IVF attempts.
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