At Shady Grove, the process starts off with an online application that involves demographic info, health history including BMI, family history, all the FDA questions about travel. Then, if the potential donor is accepted, the clinic will bring her in and check her ovarian function using hormones and a transvaginal ultrasound.
Donors then inject themselves with a series of hormones to trigger ovarian stimulation and ovulation. Then, the actual egg retrieval process takes only 20 minutes though you should plan to be at the office for around three hours that day , and takes place in their ambulatory surgery center.
They use IV sedation not general anesthesia. You may feel crampy the day after, and most women choose to take 1—2 narcotic painkillers the day of the egg retrieval, possibly one more the next day, and then ibuprofen if anything, the day after.
Levine says that since their patients come to them through an agency, the agency also handles the online application, the physical and psychological screenings, and then are sent to the clinic to be evaluated to be a potential donor. Levine says that most people can work throughout the cycle, and go back to work the next day. And then, you should wait at least a month before doing another cycle, if you choose.
Levine says this is for both the health of the donor and the resulting eggs. A lot of women will resume oral contraception or the vaginal ring, and we still advise them, for two weeks into the next month to still use condoms.
Know that all types of women donate eggs. Purcell says one of the biggest misconceptions about egg donation is that women donate just for the compensation. Some of our best donors have personal experience with infertility, a family member, a friend, a media story that really called their attention.
Previous Next. Some women find they need several days of rest to recover from the transvaginal ovarian aspiration. Others return to normal activities the next day. Some programs provide aftercare to donors, but others do not. As the egg donation process can have a psychological impact, some women may find it useful to work with a counselor or psychotherapist after the procedure. The risks of egg donation are relatively low. The procedures and medications for egg donors are the same as they are for women using their own eggs in the IVF process and carry the same level of risk.
The use of anesthetic carries a small risk during the egg retrieval process, but serious problems are uncommon. Some women may experience bleeding when the doctor inserts the needle into their ovary.
In rare cases, damage to the bowel, bladder, or nearby blood vessels might occur. However, serious damage or severe bleeding is unlikely. Infection might also occur following the removal of the eggs. The doctor might prescribe antibiotics to prevent this. Sometimes, the drugs a doctor prescribes to promote ovulation in an egg donor can cause OHSS, which can be mild, moderate, or severe.
In all cases, consult a doctor. Severe cases may require hospitalization, with symptoms that include :. These factors increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy and reduce the risk of congenital anomalies.
Generally, donors are between 21 and 35 years of age. Women in this age group tend to respond better to fertility drugs and often have a higher quality and quantity of eggs.
Donors should be free of infections, such as HIV and hepatitis C. Also, they should not have a high risk of genetic diseases, such as those who carry the cystic fibrosis gene. Women may not be eligible to donate if they face a high risk of exposure to HIV or other infections. Equally, an individual may not be able to donate eggs if they cannot provide a detailed family medical history. Reputable programs offer a rigorous screening process to minimize the risk of congenital anomalies and other complications.
The U. Food and Drug Administration FDA issue guidelines to help fertility clinics confirm the eligibility of an egg donor. Reputable egg donor programs include a thorough psychological screening of all individuals involved.
The legal status of egg donation varies by country. In the U. It is also legal to receive financial compensation for donating eggs. Egg donation clinics will require all donors to sign a contract that ensures they have no legal rights or responsibilities to any resulting children or embryos. Although the woman who receives the egg will not be a genetic relation of the child, legal documents will record her as the birth mother. Some programs may allow donors and recipients to meet each other if both parties are willing.
In some situations, recipients may permit the donor to make contact with the child once they reach a certain age. In other cases, the donor may already have a relationship with the recipients. This occurs if a woman asks a friend or family member to donate an egg. Donors are advised to review the risks with their physician. Most donors donate more than once.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommends no more than 6 donations in a donor's lifetime. Typically, an IVF physician will request that a donor have two regular periods between donation cycles.
Many intended parent s are working with doctors in Southern California. If you live outside of Southern California, you will likely need to travel. If you are not willing to travel and live outside of Southern California this may impact the time that it takes for you to be matched. All travel arrangements will be made by WCED at no cost to the donor. Most donations are anonymous. We will help facilitate a phone call or meeting in this situation.
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