What is Embryo Donation?

The process of giving embryos created by in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques to a single woman or a couple is known as embryo donation. The majority of these embryos are freshly created for each patient according to their specific needs and requirements, some also come from donors who have already reached their biological limit and have decided to help other families by donating their embryos (Embryo Adoption).

Why Choose Embryo Donation?

Embryo Donation gives some people a unique way to become parents without having a genetic connection to the child. It makes it possible for couples or single adults who may like to experience the joys of pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing but have serious medical conditions that prevent them from creating embryos to do so. Compared to more IVF operations or the conventional adoption path, embryo donation can be a more affordable and efficient choice.

 

How Is Embryo Donation Performed?

Following fertilization, the donor couple’s embryos are vitrified by flash freezing them in liquid nitrogen at -196°C, maintaining all of their characteristics. In the case of Embryo Donation, the option to donate these embryos to another patient in need is available to couples who decide they do not want any more children from the freshly created embryos for them. The physical characteristics of the woman or couple who donated the embryos and the woman or couple who adopted them are taken into consideration during the embryo selection process. In case of no close matching, our patients will automatically be offered new and freshly created embryos. Regardless of the method, we are proud to achieve no waiting lists due to the massive database of options, and efficiency of our team supervising both the patients and their donors. This is not to be confused with Embryo Adoption, in which the donated embryos are another couple’s own biomaterials. This is not recommended for a variety of reasons such as: the quality of the leftover embryos, the matching rate, the availability of the appropriate and compatible  blood groups, etc.

To be able to donate, the egg and sperm donors must be less than 35 years old when the fertilization was performed, and not have any risk of infectious or genetic diseases.

Who Can Donate Embryos

Embryo Donation (Egg and Sperm Donation) is an option for individuals or couples who have already achieved their own family-building objectives and who are young and healthy.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the recipient and the subsequent offspring, donors must pass specific medical, genetic, and psychological screening requirements.

ICSI may be recommended in cases of:

The Screening Process

Potential embryo donors get a thorough evaluation of their genetic and physical traits as well as their psychological and emotional traits during counseling sessions. This guarantees that the donors are fully aware of the procedure and its ramifications and that the given embryos are of the highest quality.

The Embryo Donation Process Step-by-Step

The ED process involves several key steps:

Embryo Screening

Donated embryos undergo a rigorous screening process to assess their genetic characteristics, quality, and viability. This makes it possible for the embryos to be transplanted in vitro, where there is a higher chance of a successful pregnancy. The medical screening starts from the egg donor and the sperm donor themselves.

Embryo Transfer

The transfer is planned once the target parents have selected the appropriate embryos. The procedure, which involves delicately transferring the embryos into the recipient's womb in the hopes of achieving a successful pregnancy, involves delicate work.

Pregnancy Test

Following embryo transfer, the procedure's outcome will be determined by doing pregnancy tests and routinely monitoring the pregnancy. The specialists at our clinic will be available to provide guidance and support throughout this period.

Success Rates and Factors Affecting Outcomes

The recipient’s age and health, the quality and viability of the donated embryos, and the IVF clinic’s experience and knowledge are some of the variables that can affect the success rates of embryo donation.

The Role of the Recipient’s Age and Health

An important factor affecting the result of the embryo donation process is the recipient’s age and health. Recipients who are elderly or have underlying medical issues may be less likely than their younger counterparts to get a favorable treatment result. Our team of experts will be alongside you every step of the way beginning from your fertility assessment, to your treatment and post treatment follow up, all in effort to create the most tailored treatment plan, and to maximize your chances of success.

The Role of the Embryo Quality

Important factors in the success of the embryo donation procedure include the donors’ fertility levels and previous successes, as well as the viability and quality of the donated embryos. Our clinic’s strict screening and selection procedure ensures that only the highest-quality embryos are transferred.

Conclusion

Embryo Donation gives individuals or couples a priceless opportunity to start a family and experience parenthood. Donors can provide the priceless gift of life to people who are facing infertility or other reproductive difficulties by donating their Eggs and Sperm. The patient will receive a comprehensive, step-by-step explanation of the entire procedure from our IVF experts, which will also make sure that all relevant legal, ethical, and emotional factors are taken into consideration. To find out more about this life-changing route to parenthood, we advise you to set up a consultation (hyperlink whatsapp) with our team today.