One of the go-to procedures for any couple struggling with infertility yet looking to have a baby is IVF or In Vitro Fertilization.
However, if the couple is still unable to achieve pregnancy in this way, then they can consider to achieve pregnancy through IVF with egg donation.
Donor eggs or donor embryos basically function as a way through which an infertile woman can give birth to a child.
IVF with egg donation works as a fertility treatment for women who are infertile and cannot use her eggs.
Doctors generally recommend using a carefully screened egg donor in order to achieve pregnancy and the results are quite positive with this process. In fact, the rate of success is even higher than success rates for couples trying IVF without using a donor.
Using an IVF egg donor means that the woman giving birth to the child is not going to be genetically linked to the child.
However, the intended father is going to be linked genetically to the child unless there is an involvement of a sperm donor.
This is why a lot of couples actually choose to opt for egg donation IVF instead of embryo donor IVF as the latter option would mean that neither the father nor the mother would be genetically linked to the child.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF):
In Vitro fertilization or IVF is one of the most widely used medical procedures that can help in treating infertile couples so that they can conceive and have a child.
In this process, the eggs are gathered on maturity and fertilized with the sperms in a controlled environment in the laboratory. The fertilized embryos are then taken and introduced into the uterus.
An average IVF cycle takes around three weeks and can be done by collecting the eggs of the intended mother and then fertilizing them with the partner’s sperms.
On the other hand, there can also be cases where either the eggs or the sperm or both can be collected from donors. Altruistic surrogacy is yet another viable option available to childless couples.
Who should go for egg donation?
These are the women for whom IVF with egg donation can work as a potent way to get pregnant.
- Women who have experienced premature ovarian failure;
- Women with low ovarian reserve due to increased levels of FSH ; this can be mostly observed in women of higher age group;
- Women who are born without ovaries because of some congenital abnormalities;
- Patients who have undergone cancer therapy and their ovaries are negatively affected because of radiation or ovarian surgery;
- Women for whom the standard IVF procedure does not work and have failed repeatedly;
- Low ovarian reserve or low ovarian response leading to the failure of IVF
- Women having health difficulties associated with autosomal recessive disorder
- Women having genetically transmitted diseases
Who can serve as an egg donor?
According to the guidelines presented at ICMR 2017, an egg donor must be between the age group of 21 years to 35 years. She should be vetted only through detailed psychological as well as medical evaluation.
There are also a number of blood investigations that must be performed before approving a particular egg donor. This should include testing for different kinds of STDs, screening for HIV1 and HIV2, HCV, HBsAg, VDRL, Rh typing blood group, testing for thalassemia or Hemoglobin electrophoresis as well as other types of common genetic disorders.
The various details of the person will also be taken into account, such as height, weight, skin color, eye color, age, professional life, educational qualifications, family background and hereditary disorders if any.
IVF Egg Donation Process
At first, the egg donors are carefully screened for numerous diseases. They are also asked to present with a signed consent that they agree to be a part of the IVF procedure.
After the donor has been recruited, the doctor recommends numerous injections and hormonal treatments as a form of stimulation.
This can help the eggs to mature and after which the eggs can be collected. The ovum is collected and the eggs are fused with the sperm in the lab. The embryos must reach blastocyst stage before the next step can be taken.
Once this has been achieved, the finest embryos are placed inside the uterus. The uterus of the recipient female is also prepared beforehand for this embryo transfer.
Legal right in an egg donor IVF program
The trouble with egg donor program is that it may involve a lot of potential legal problems.
The egg donor contract mentions that the donor does not have parental rights on any children born from her donor eggs. The recipient couple has complete parental ownership of all children.
The children get to have the rights, privileges and inheritance benefits commonly associated with any children from natural conception.
The process of IVF with egg donation starts only after all associated legal formalities have been carried out. Legal parents have the right to obtain genetic and/or medical information of egg donor which can be important for the health of the child.
The personal details of egg donor like her name and address cannot be disclosed to the child at all under any circumstances. However, other information associated with the donor female can be presented to the offspring once they grow into an adult.
If the recipient parents undergo a divorce or a separation, the laws in India associated commonly with a normal conception are going to apply.
Risks associated with egg donation
There can be some risks caused by egg donation, the worst one of which is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Unless treated in time, it can be seriously life threatening.
In some cases, a patient may also exhibit signs of psychological disturbances. A result of repeated attempts at egg donation is believed to be increased risk of cancer. The recipient may develop maternal hypertensive disorder since she may need to deal with high levels of antigenic dissimilarity.
It is important to get in touch with a reputable fertility clinic having the best medical infrastructure when you want to opt for IVF with egg donation procedure.
Kiran Infertility Center Bangalore is one of the most recognized infertility clinics and they have a high rate of success when it comes to conducting IVF for couples struggling with infertility issues.
If you are suffering from infertility, If you want to avail any of these treatments please visit best fertility center in Bengaluru, Kiran Infertility Center.
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