Egg Donation

At Gem Hospital & IVF Centre, we understand that the journey to parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. For women facing infertility due to age, ovarian failure, or other health challenges, egg donation offers a ray of hope. Our dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate care and expert assistance to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent.

What is Egg Donation?

Egg donation is a procedure where a woman (the donor) donates her eggs to another woman (the recipient) to help her conceive. This is a common solution for women who have failed IVF cycles, those with diminished ovarian reserve, or women who are unable to produce viable eggs due to medical conditions. The donated eggs are fertilized with the sperm of the recipient’s partner or a sperm donor and then implanted into the recipient’s uterus via IVF.

Who Can Benefit from Egg Donation?

Egg donation can be an ideal option for several groups, including:

• Women with Poor Ovarian Reserve: Women who have diminished egg quality or quantity due to age or medical conditions like premature ovarian failure.
• Women with Genetic Disorders: Those who are carriers of genetic diseases and want to avoid passing them on to their child.
• Single Women or Same-Sex Couples: Women who wish to have a child but do not have viable eggs, or same-sex couples seeking to build a family.
• Women Who Have Had Repeated IVF Failures: For those who have experienced unsuccessful IVF cycles due to poor egg quality, egg donation can provide a better chance of success.

The Egg Donation Process

1. Matching the Donor and Recipient
   The first step in the egg donation process is selecting a donor. At Gem Hospital & IVF Centre, we offer both anonymous and known egg donation options. Our team carefully matches the donor and recipient based on factors such as physical characteristics, medical history, and genetic testing to ensure the best possible outcome.
2. Stimulation of the Donor’s Ovaries
   The donor undergoes hormonal treatments to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs. These eggs are monitored closely through ultrasounds and blood tests to ensure the optimal number of eggs are collected.
3. Egg Retrieval
   Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved in a minimally invasive procedure performed under anesthesia. The process typically takes about 20-30 minutes.
4. Fertilization and Embryo Culture
   The retrieved eggs are fertilized with the sperm of the recipient’s partner or a sperm donor. The embryos are cultured in the laboratory for a few days to assess their development.
5. Embryo Transfer
   The best-quality embryo(s) are selected and transferred into the recipient’s uterus, where implantation occurs, and a pregnancy test is conducted after 10-12 days.
6. Follow-up and Pregnancy Test
   After the embryo transfer, the recipient will be closely monitored for signs of pregnancy. If successful, the recipient will continue to receive care to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Advantages of Egg Donation

• Higher Success Rates: Egg donation offers significantly higher success rates compared to traditional IVF, especially for women with poor egg quality.
• Access to Younger, Healthy Eggs: Donors are usually young women who have been carefully screened for genetic and health conditions, ensuring that the eggs are of high quality.
• Genetic Diversity: Egg donation provides recipients with the chance to have a child with genetic material from a donor who is carefully matched to the recipient’s needs.

Why Choose Gem Hospital & IVF Centre for Egg Donation?

1. Comprehensive Care:
From the initial consultation to the final stages of pregnancy, our experienced fertility specialists and support team are with you every step of the way.

2. Confidentiality and Support:
We offer a compassionate, confidential, and supportive environment to make the egg donation process as stress-free as possible.

3. Advanced Technology and Expertise:
We use state-of-the-art IVF technology and advanced techniques to maximize the success of egg donation procedures.

4. Wide Donor Selection:
We provide a diverse pool of healthy, well-screened egg donors to ensure the best match for your fertility needs.

Take the Next Step Toward Parenthood

If you are considering egg donation as a way to achieve your dream of having a child, Gem Hospital & IVF Centre is here to guide you through every step of the process. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing compassionate care and the highest level of medical expertise.