Who Are Good Candidates for Egg Donation?
The first successful pregnancy resulting from oocyte donation occurred in 1984. The patient suffered from premature ovarian failure. Today, the indications for oocyte donation have expanded to include not only premature ovarian failure but also perimenopausal women with diminished ovarian reserve and women of advanced reproductive age who may already have experienced natural menopause. Also, younger patients who have not benefited from repetitive attempts at in vitro fertilization (IVF) or who have performed poorly with respect to oocyte or embryo quality often consider egg donation. Finally, the method may be chosen in order to avoid the possibility of transferring a significant genetic illness for which the recipient is known to be a carrier.
