For many couples and individuals, fertility problems can make the dream of parenthood seem like a long shot. Luckily for modern-day couples, modern reproductive science provides hope – and egg donation is one of the most wonderful options for making conception possible.
Whether you are a potential donor or a prospective parent considering it, learning about the process, benefits, and success rates of egg donation can help you make an informed decision. Here at The Bliss Care, we have supported countless families through this journey with compassion, safety, and expertise.
What Is Egg Donation?
Egg Donation is a process whereby a healthy, fertile woman (donor) donates her eggs to another person or couple who is unable to have children with their own. The donated eggs are fertilised with sperm (of the recipient’s partner or a donor) via IVF, and the resulting embryos are transferred into the recipient’s uterus.
This is a life-saving option for women with low ovarian reserve, early ovarian insufficiency, or genetic disorders, and also for same sex male couples and single males.
The Egg Donation Process: Step by Step
- Donor Screening: Donors are screened for physical health, fertility potential, infectious diseases, and genetic conditions. Psychological counseling is also offered to prepare and ensure informed consent.
- Synchronisation of Cycles: The menstrual cycles of the donor and recipient are synchronised by the use of hormonal therapy to prepare the recipient’s uterus to receive embryos when the donor’s eggs are retrieved.
- Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal injections are given to the donor for 10-12 days to stimulate multiple eggs. At this time, her follicular development is followed by ultrasound and hormone testing.
- Egg Retrieval: When the follicles are mature, the eggs are retrieved through a relatively minor, ultrasound-guided procedure under sedation. It is painless, quick, and usually lasts less than 30 minutes.
- Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer: Retrieved eggs are fertilised in The Bliss Care’s high-tech embryology lab using sperm of the intended father or donor. After 3-5 days of development, the quality embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.
- Pregnancy Test and Follow-Up: Two weeks later, a pregnancy test shows success. The entire team at The Bliss Care is still there to help the recipient through the early pregnancy and beyond.
Who Will Benefit from Egg Donation?
Egg donation is a good option for:
- Women with low ovarian reserve or low levels of AMH
- Patients who have suffered from multiple IVF failures
- Women with inherited disorders that they don’t want to pass on.
- Older women (typically above 40) suffer from diminished eggs with age.
- Same sex couples
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Benefits of Egg Donation
- Higher Success Rates: Since the donor eggs are from younger and healthier women, the pregnancy rate is much higher than when using self-eggs in older age.
- Option for Parenthood: It offers a ray of hope for people who are not in a position to produce viable eggs.
- Safe and Ethical: Through stringent screening and professional supervision, the safety of both donors and recipients is prioritized.
- Emotional Fulfilment: For intended parents, it’s a chance to go through with the pregnancy and birth of their child.
Conclusion
Egg donation is the ultimate combination of science and humanity – of making dreams come true for so many families. At The Bliss Care, we merge transparent processes, expert embryologists, and emotional support to ensure that the process is safe, successful, and meaningful. Whether you’re donating eggs or receiving them, our dedicated fertility specialists are here to fill your journey to parenthood with care, trust, and optimism.