Every couple wants to have their own genetic child. This is a natural instinct and desire. However, it may not always be possible, and couples may have to go for donor eggs, sperm or embryos.
BFI does not encourage donor gametes as a shortcut to success. We offer all the options a couple has and offer them a donor option as a last resort only. We counsel them pros and cons of using donor gametes and allow them to make a fully informed choice.
BFI NEVER uses donor gametes without the informed consent of BOTH the partners. Ultimately the child is of both the partners.
These are the reasons why every couple should choose the fertility clinic very cautiously, particularly when it comes to donor eggs or sperm.
When you require donor services, it is more than plain and simple science. It is also called third party ART – IVF. As a third party is involved, a third dimension is also added to the whole process. It is also an emotional decision. We are here to support you & give you the desired result. We are here to help you have a healthy baby.
We know and understand that when you choose a donor to have your child, you are not buying some product from the market, but you are creating your future generation. With years of experience and experience of thousands of successful donor cycles, we deeply understand and respect your expectations, concerns, fears, and much more. When you entrust us with donor services, we select the best donor for you. Carefully matching him/her with your looks, height, weight, skin colour, eye colour, etc. Though there are no two persons exactly the same, we try to find similarities to the maximum. If a couple has any special preferences or needs, may it be for ethnicity, looks, cast, physical characteristics, education etc., we try our best to match to the perfection.
Oocyte donation is the assisted reproduction technique in which the female gamete (ovum) is provided by a healthy & young oocyte donor. An IVF-in vitro fertilization cycle is performed by fertilizing the donor’s eggs with the sperm of the patient’s husband. The embryos are then transferred to the patient’s uterus. The patient herself conceives. Pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding is the same experience as a spontaneous natural pregnancy.
Ageing does not affect the uterus. If fitness is good, a woman can conceive using donor oocytes at any age, even after many years of menopause. However, at an advanced age, many considerations are required before starting the treatment.
Some of these patients can achieve pregnancy using their eggs; techniques like ovarian rejuvenation and Dual stimulation can help . The care of the” million-dollar egg” can also make a big difference. In some advanced cases, oocyte donation may be the only feasible option.
Modern technology of PGS/PGD, PGT – A, PGT – M, PGT – SR can help in preventing these transmittable diseases even before the embryos are transferred to the uterus. With this technology, even the women at risk can safely have a healthy, disease-free child. Unfortunately, this technology is expensive. It can diagnose most of the diseases but not all. Hence a few women may have to opt for donor eggs in this situation.
Egg donation cycles are usually carried out with fresh donor eggs. We also have frozen eggs ready in case a patient requires immediate use. Embryos/blastocysts thus made are transferred fresh or are frozen and transferred when the recipient is ready.
BFI does not have a waiting time for donor recruitment as we have a large pool of donors ready.
As a first step, the menstrual cycle of donor and recipient (patient) are matched by simple tablets.
The donor undergoes standard stimulation for IVF treatment; the recipient takes tablets to prepare the uterus for accepting the embryo.
Once the uterus and eggs are ready, ovum pickup – egg collection of the donor is scheduled. Collected eggs are fertilized by the patient’s husband’s sperm using ICSI technique. Embryos are developed till day 2/3 or blastocyst stage.
Embryos are selected and transferred to the patient’s uterus. If we have more embryos, we can freeze them, and the couple can get another chance of embryo transfer.
Various modifications of this standard treatment are possible to suit every need.
BFI offers multiple packages of egg donation treatment to suit every pocket, value for money and optimised outcome. The couples have to understand the cost against the quality of donors, quantity and quality assurance of blastocysts and finally, the success chance.
As the eggs are from young fertile donors, the pregnancy chances are very high, miscarriage chances are low, and chances of genetic problems in a child are also very low.
The treatment remains secret. The lady enjoys all the joy and bonding of motherhood, and the father gives his sperm. If the couple is mentally prepared for egg donation, the joy of parenthood makes the genetic source immaterial.
The major disadvantage is the outside genetic source of female gamete. There will be some additional cost for the donor treatment.
The donors that are young and have normal screening are recruited.
All oocyte-egg donors are married and have at least one healthy living child. Their age is less than 30 years.
We check the donor’s medical, family and personal history. We also check that her weight, height and blood pressure are within normal limits.
The doctor performs an exhaustive medical check-up to check the good overall health of the donor. Our fertility experts do a 3D ultrasound to check for ovarian reserve and any other reproductive or gynaecological condition.
Eligible donors undergo blood tests for complete blood counts, blood sugar and tests to assess liver, kidney, and general health.
Blood tests to rule out STDs are done.
Donors are also screened for a common genetic condition.
Our in-house team takes an in-depth personal interview of the donor. We evaluate that donors understand the process and evaluate their ability to understand and make a balanced decision.
Our team takes in-depth family history.
Common genetic conditions are screened in the donor; any additional tests are also possible according to the couple’s desire.
IVF with egg donation offers significantly higher success rates compared to using one’s own eggs, especially for women with age-related fertility decline.
The average success rate for live birth with egg donation is around 50%, meaning that about 1 in 2 women will achieve a live birth after one cycle.
Here’s a breakdown of the success rates at different stages of the process:
It’s important to note that these are just averages, and individual success rates can vary depending on several factors, including:
At Bavishi Fertility Institute, embryo donation cycles are usually carried out with fresh donor eggs and fresh/frozen donor sperm.
We also have frozen embryos ready in case a patient requires immediate use or for a wider selection.
Yes, “Ovum donation” and “Egg donation” refer to the same process. Ovum is another term for an egg, and the two phrases are used interchangeably in the context of assisted reproductive technologies.
Egg donation is generally considered safe, but like any medical procedure, it may have risks and side effects like allergies to medication and pregnancy related complications.
Legal implications can vary by country and even within regions. In many places, there are legal agreements and contracts outlining the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved, including the donor, recipient, and any potential offspring.
In India patients undergoing egg donation takes insurance for egg donor and signs an affidavit stating that they will take care of medical expenses for the oocyte donor and treatment of any expected or unexpected complications.
Certainly! IVF with egg donation can fail due to factors such as:
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