Egg Donation: Process, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery - Dr. Parul Agrawal
Egg donation is a medical procedure in which a woman donates her eggs to help another person or couple become pregnant. This procedure has become an important part of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and represents a sign of hope for many people dealing with infertility.
process
In general, the egg donation process involves several steps:
Screening
Donors must undergo a rigorous medical psychological evaluation to ensure that they are a good choice. This includes blood tests, ultrasound, genetic testing. and mental health assessment
Ovarian stimulation
The donor will receive hormone medication to stimulate the ovaries to produce many eggs. Instead of the single egg normally released during the menstrual cycle
Inspection
During the stimulation phase The donor's response to the drug will be closely monitored through ultrasound and blood tests to ensure that the eggs are developing as expected
Egg recovery
When the eggs are fully grown The eggs can be retrieved through a minimally invasive procedure called transvaginal ultrasound aspiration. It is done under sedation and usually takes 20-30 minutes.
Fertilization and Migration
The collected eggs are fertilized in a laboratory using sperm from the parents or a donor. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the recipient's uterus or frozen for future use.
Benefit
For the recipient: Helps individuals or couples experiencing infertility have a chance at conceiving. It allows gay couples or single parents to have children using donor eggs.
For donors: Many donors find success helping others start families. In most cases Donors will be compensated for their time and effort.