Donation of the egg

This kind of procedure, like the donation of an egg, is gaining in popularity over time. For some women this is a kind of additional income, for others using donor eggs, the only way to become a mother. Let's take a closer look at the procedure itself, and in particular, we will dwell in detail on the way the biomaterial is sampled, what precedes it, and what requirements are imposed on the potential donor of the oocytes.

What are the uses of donor sex cells?

To begin with, it should be noted that the first child from the donor egg was born in 1984. Since that time, the procedure for sampling and preparing the reproductive cell for planting into the uterus of the recipient has undergone many changes. Thanks to innovative technologies, doctors manage to achieve a large percentage of successful planting of eggs.

Before considering how the process of egg donation is going on, and what kind of procedure it is, it is necessary to name the main indications for this manipulation. These are:

• negative reaction of the body to the stimulation of the ovaries during the IVF (no more than 1-2 follicles ripen);
• repeated, failing, attempts to perform in vitro fertilization;
• the age of the recipient is more than 39 years;
• Individual indications (pathological processes in the uterine cavity, complications of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, the presence of contraindications to stimulation of ovulation, etc.).

How to pass an egg to donation?

Before answering this question, it should be noted that the sequence of actions described below may have some differences, it all depends on the clinic that conducts the puncture. But, in general, the very delivery of the egg is preceded by the following stages:

1. First of all, a woman who wants to become a donor should submit an application to the medical center (in many now it can be done on the site), which indicates the primary information: age, family composition, number of children, personal photo.
2. The next stage is the delivery of tests and the passage of numerous examinations. With the results obtained, the woman comes to the reception to the reproductive specialist.
3. The most responsible, not counting the procedure of the egg transplant itself , is the stage of synchronization of the menstrual cycles of the donor and the potential mother. So, the periods for both women should start on the same day.
4. Only with the successful passage of all the above steps begin to stimulate the donor's ovaries. This is necessary in order for several cycles to mature at once

ovules, from which then choose the most suitable for planting. For this period, it takes about 10-14 days, during which the donor visits the doctor several times and undergoes ultrasound monitoring. This procedure does not affect the female body in any way. calculation of the dose of hormones is carried out individually. Therefore, pregnancy after the donation of eggs can occur already in the next cycle. The final stage is puncture of the follicles. It is conducted under general anesthesia. Access is through the vagina, using a transvaginal ultrasound transducer.

How much does egg donation cost?

This question is often of interest to those women who, by passing this procedure, plan to improve their financial situation somewhat.

It is worth noting that it is not possible to say unequivocally how much they pay for the donation of an egg. The whole point is that the amount of remuneration can fluctuate even within one country and directly depends on the demand for this kind of service. On the average, the donor woman can expect 500-1000 US dollars.

What are the contraindications for egg donation?

Not all women can provide their biomaterial. Contraindications to such a procedure are:

• age over 30 years;
• absence of personal, absolutely healthy children;
• mental and physical health disorders;
• the presence of chronic and hereditary diseases, both in women and her close relatives (epilepsy, diabetes, oncology, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, etc.).