Who needs to consider using an egg donor?
The egg donation process is usually considered for women with advanced maternal age over 42 years, in patients with poor ovarian reserve, premature ovarian failure, prior surgical removal of the ovaries and Turner syndrome. Usually this is an anonymous process where the eggs are removed from the donor, fertilization is allowed to occur in the laboratory using the husband’s sperm and the resulting embryos are then transferred into the recipient’s uterine cavity for implantation to occur. Success rates are extremely high with this process.
Diagnosis of endometriosis allows for advanced proceduresWomen who experience problems that lend to depletion of quality oocytes (eggs) may need to consider using an egg donor to assist in getting pregnant. Premature menopause, surgical removal of both ovaries, or individuals over 40 who have failed to conceive despite appropriate fertility treatments are the most common individuals seeking an egg donor. Usually this is an anonymous process where the eggs are removed from the donor, fertilization is allowed to occur and the resulting embryos are then transferred into the recipient’s uterus. Success rates are extremely high with this process.
