Donation

Donation services open up a world of possibilities for those who are unable to conceive using their own eggs, sperm, or embryos. Our dedicated team is here to guide you with compassion and expertise through every step of this life-changing journey.

Egg Donation

• Who Needs It and Why: Egg donation is a solution for women who cannot use their own eggs to conceive. This may be due to:
  • Premature ovarian failure or low ovarian reserve.
  • Age-related decline in egg quality.
  • Genetic disorders that could be passed on to a child.
  • Previous unsuccessful IVF cycles.
• Donor Selection and Screening Process: Egg donors at FERTY9 undergo a rigorous screening process, including comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations, to ensure the highest standards of health and safety.
• How Eggs Are Retrieved and Used: An egg donor’s journey is similar to an IVF cycle. First, she undergoes stimulation with medication to mature multiple eggs. A final ‘trigger’ shot then prepares the eggs for collection. The eggs are retrieved in a short, guided procedure called Ovum Pick-Up (OPU). These eggs are then fertilized in our lab to create embryos. Finally, a healthy embryo is transferred to the intended mother or surrogate to begin a pregnancy.

Sperm Donation

• Ideal Candidates for Donor Sperm: Sperm donation helps couples facing male factor infertility (low sperm count, poor motility, or absence of sperm).
• Donor Criteria and Screening: Sperm donors are carefully selected based on strict criteria, including age, health history, and lifestyle. They undergo extensive screening for infectious diseases and genetic conditions.
• Sample Preparation and Use in IUI/IVF: Donated sperm samples are carefully processed and prepared in our lab. They can be used in Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), where the sperm is placed directly into the uterus, or in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)/ Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) to fertilize eggs.

Embryo Donation

Embryo donation creates a hopeful path to parenthood by using an embryo from a fully screened egg donor and sperm donor. In this process, a healthy, viable embryo is created in our advanced laboratory specifically for you, using eggs from a carefully screened egg donor and sperm from a carefully screened sperm donor.

• This option is ideal for: Couples where both partners have fertility issues.
• Matching and Implantation: We facilitate a careful matching process between the donor and recipient families. Once a match is made, the recipient mother is prepared, and the embryo is thawed and transferred to her uterus, giving her the chance to carry a pregnancy.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure a safe and successful journey, we follow clear eligibility criteria for everyone involved.

• Intended Parents
  • Medical Indications: A clear medical reason for needing donation is required.
  • Age and Health Conditions: We assess the overall health of intended parents to ensure they are prepared for the journey and for raising a child.
  • Legal Requirements: Intended parents must be prepared to meet all legal obligations.
• Donors
  • Health, Age, and Lifestyle: Donors must meet specific age and health guidelines, have a healthy BMI, and be non-smokers. Egg donors must have had at least one previous living child.
  • Psychological Screening: A thorough psychological evaluation is conducted to ensure they are emotionally prepared for the process.
  • Consent and Legal Agreements: All parties must provide informed consent and enter into legally binding agreements to protect the rights of everyone involved.

Step-by-Step Donation Process

1. Registration and Screening: Donors complete a detailed application and undergo our comprehensive screening process.
2. Matching with the Recipient: Our team helps you select a donor that fits your family’s needs and preferences.
3. Sample Retrieval and Use: Eggs or sperm are retrieved/collected from the donor.
4. Fertilization and Implantation: The donated eggs, sperm, or embryo is used in your planned fertility treatment (IVF or IUI) to help you achieve pregnancy.

Benefits of Donation

While the path to considering donation can be emotionally complex, this treatment is a hopeful option that makes parenthood possible.

• A Proven and Effective Option: Using healthy, screened donors significantly increases the chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. For many who have faced repeated setbacks, donation offers a medically sound and reliable path forward.
• The Opportunity to Build a Family: Ultimately, donation is about creating a family. It provides the precious opportunity for intended parents to experience pregnancy, childbirth, and the profound joy of raising a child. For donors, their act of generosity brings the unique fulfillment of giving the incredible gift of life and hope to others.

Cost of Donation

Costs vary depending on whether you need egg, sperm, or embryo donation. We will provide you with a clear estimate for your specific treatment plan. While insurance coverage is limited, our financial counsellors will provide a detailed cost breakdown and discuss available payment plans to help you manage the expenses.