Who needs ovum donation?
Ovum donation is indicated for women who are menopausal, for women who have failed multiple IVF cycles with their own eggs independent of age, for couples whose embryos are consistently of poor quality, and couples with genetically inherited diseases. Live birth rates with donated eggs are close to 50%. Some of the advantages of ovum donation are that while the genetics of the child are not those of the woman, the genetics are those of the husband. The pregnancy is that of the woman, with all of the symptoms of pregnancy. The woman, and later the man can then feel the baby move as the pregnancy progresses allowing bonding to begin. The woman can labor and deliver, and can nurse. Of great importance is that to date ovum donation has not been challenged in court nor have there been any “give me backs” as with adoption. Finally, you as the couple, control the intrauterine environment for 9 months, by keeping out toxins like alcohol, drugs, and smoke, getting good prenatal care, taking vit
