IVF with Donor Egg Treatment

What is IVF With donor eggs?

In the process of IVF treatment with donor eggs, mature eggs are obtained from an anonymous female donor who has undergone a thorough screening process. These eggs are then fertilized with the male partner’s sperm, and the resulting embryo is transferred into the uterus of the female partner. The embryo implants itself in the uterus, leading to the possibility of achieving pregnancy. This procedure of IVF with donor eggs offers hope to couples who may face challenges with egg quality or availability and provides them with the opportunity to experience the joys of parenthood.

Donor egg sources and profile

Donor eggs for IVF procedures are obtained from reputable and verified agencies to ensure the quality and reliability of the donors. These egg donors come from diverse backgrounds, including lower to middle-class or college-educated individuals.

Before being selected, all potential egg donors undergo a thorough screening process, which includes essential blood tests such as HIV and Thalassemia profiles. These screenings are crucial to ensure the health and safety of both the donor and the recipient.

If desired, the profile of the egg donor can be shared with the intending parents. This profile provides information about the donor’s background, allowing the parents to make an informed decision.

When it comes to the use of donor eggs, all the eggs obtained from a single donor can either be exclusively provided to the intending parents or shared with another patient. Shared egg donation can reduce costs for both parties involved. However, it’s important to note that in the case of a shared cycle, if the first attempt is unsuccessful, the remaining embryos cannot be preserved for a future frozen cycle.

Matching of egg donor

The process of matching an egg donor involves selecting a prospective donor based on key physical characteristics such as height, weight, skin color, eye color, and hair color. The aim is to find a donor who closely resembles the prospective parents, allowing for a similar appearance between the child and the parents. However, it is important to understand that even siblings from the same biological parents can have significant physical differences. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that an IVF treatment with donor egg will always result in a child who closely resembles the parents. Our clinic works with donors from various regions of the country to ensure we can find a suitable match for each couple’s desired physical profile.

Egg donor process

The egg donor process at our clinic begins with stimulating the donor using Gonadotropin injections for approximately 10-12 days. Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved. Prior to initiating the process, thorough screening procedures including blood tests and ultrasounds are conducted on the recipient to ensure normalcy. If any abnormalities such as fibroids are detected, they are treated before proceeding with the IVF procedure at the best IVF center in India.

The recipient undergoes preparation by taking estrogen tablets or Lupron and estrogen tablets to synchronize their cycle with the donor. This preparation typically takes 2-6 weeks, depending on the chosen protocol.

On the day of the egg retrieval, the husband provides a sperm sample. The retrieved eggs and the sperm are then fertilized in the laboratory, and a few days later, the resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus.

Estimated time required

The treatment usually begins one month before the estimated IVF cycle, aligning with the donor’s cycle and the recipient’s endometrial preparation. The endometrial preparation typically takes 2-6 weeks. If medications are obtained in advance, the stay duration can be reduced from one month to 7-10 days, which is roughly the time of the embryo transfer.

Number of visits and hospitalization

The total number of required visits varies from 3-6, without any overnight hospitalization. The embryo transfer is performed as a day-care procedure, and the husband is required to visit on the day of the egg retrieval. Freezing sperm beforehand is also an option.

What is the success rate of IVF with donors egg?

When considering the success rate of IVF with egg donation, it is important to note that the measure of success is typically based on pregnancy rates rather than live births. However, the ultimate goal for most individuals or couples undergoing fertility treatments is to achieve a successful pregnancy resulting in the birth of a healthy baby.

In general, younger women using their own eggs in IVF tend to have similar or better success rates compared to those using donor eggs. This is because younger women typically have better egg quality and ovarian reserve. However, for older women or younger women with low egg reserve, the success rates of donor egg cycles may be higher. Donor eggs are obtained from young and healthy women with a good ovarian reserve, increasing the likelihood of successful fertilization and embryo development.

In IVF with egg donation, the common techniques used are in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). These techniques involve the fertilization of the donated eggs with the partner’s or donor’s sperm in the laboratory, followed by the transfer of the resulting embryos into the recipient’s uterus.

It is important for individuals or couples considering IVF with egg donation to discuss their specific circumstances with a fertility specialist who can provide personalized information about success rates based on factors such as age, egg quality, and overall health.

Why can IVF with egg donation fail?

Even though donor egg IVF has high success rates, it doesn’t always lead to pregnancy. There can be different reasons for this:

1. Uterine issues: Problems like polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, adhesions, or abnormalities in the uterus can hinder or make implantation difficult. Surgery may be needed before attempting any fertility treatment.
2. Immunological issues: The immune system plays a role in accepting the embryo for successful implantation and development. If there are immune system abnormalities, the embryo may not be accepted.
3. Blood clotting disorders: Proper blood clotting is important for implantation and embryo development.
4. Genetic factors: The sperm may have genetic abnormalities that prevent the embryo from growing properly.
5. Embryo quality: Poor-quality sperm or eggs can result in lower-quality embryos. If the donor eggs do not meet the necessary quality standards, a different donor may be required.

In addition to age, the success of IVF with donor eggs depends on factors such as the condition and thickness of the uterus lining, the cause and duration of infertility, and the specific treatment protocol used.

To understand why the treatment may not be successful, the specialist will analyze all aspects of the process. This may involve adjusting the stimulation method or treatment approach if the response to treatment is not optimal. By making these adjustments, the chances of success in donor egg IVF can be improved.

Donor egg IVF cost in india

IVF treatment with donor eggs involves the recipient receiving all the eggs from the donor for the process of in vitro fertilization.

As egg donors are typically young women, the number of eggs obtained during the follicular puncture is usually substantial.

The price for Female Egg Donors in India ranges from INR 2 Lakhs to INR 2.2 Lakhs per cycle. This cost encompasses both the IVF treatment and the donor eggs. The services included in this process are as follows:

• Monitoring and control during the ovarian stimulation of the donor
• Follicular puncture procedure for egg retrieval from the donor
• Medical and psychological tests conducted on the donor
• Financial compensation for the donor
• Sperm treatment for the IVF process
• In vitro fertilization procedure
• Embryo culture and development
• Embryo transfer to the recipient

It is important to note that the hormonal drugs required for preparing the recipient’s endometrium, such as progesterone and estradiol patches, are not included in the egg donor cost. These medications need to be obtained separately and paid for separately.

Cost of IVF treatment with double gamete donation

The cost of IVF treatment with double gamete donation, which involves using both donated eggs and donated sperm, is typically one of the most expensive procedures in assisted reproduction. This is because in this procedure, the recipient woman or couple requires both sperm and eggs from donors to achieve pregnancy.

The cost of the IVF process with double gamete donation is higher compared to the cost of procedures involving only egg donation. This is due to the additional factors involved, such as finding suitable egg and sperm donors, conducting necessary screenings and tests for both donors, and coordinating the synchronization of their cycles for optimal fertilization and embryo transfer.

It is important to consider the higher costs associated with IVF treatment with double gamete donation when exploring options for assisted reproduction. It is advisable to consult with a fertility clinic or specialist to obtain detailed information about the specific costs involved in this procedure.