IVF With Egg Donation - Reproductive Sciences Medical Center

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• IVF With Egg Donation

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Is donor egg-ivf right for you?
Whenever people hear about someones infertility
struggles, theyll usually listen and have a few
questions. Most questions center around IVF since
its a term they are familiar with but may not
know the exact meaning of. Many often assume that
you use the egg of the mother and the sperm of
the father but are surprised to learn that a
donor egg can be used as well. Below we will
break down what DE-IVF is (Donor Egg IVF), how it
works, and questions we often receive.
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The Meaning of DE-IVF
Lets start with the definition of IVF. In Vitro
Fertilization is when an egg is removed from a
woman and joined with a sperm cell of a man
inside a test tube (in vitro). The cells then
fuse and form a single cell which divides into an
embryo. The embryo is then transferred into the
womans uterus with the hope that it will
implant. The main difference with DE-IVF is that
two women are involved. One provides the egg and
the other is the recipient (also known as the
intended mother).
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Why would you need an egg donor?

• Couples use an egg donor because of the
  following
• The potential to transmit a genetic disease to a
  child
• The mother has poor quality eggs
• Premature ovarian failure
• Diminished ovarian reserve
• A history of pregnancy failure
• Women can have more than one reason for using an
  egg donor. It is possible they may have poor egg
  quality and diminished ovarian reserve but have
  the means to carry a baby to term.  

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How does DE- IVF Work?

• Since two women are involved, both of their
  ovarian cycles need to be in sync. This is done
  through a series of medicine injections and takes
  about two months. Once everyone is on the same
  page, the donor takes medication to stimulate her
  ovaries, while the recipient takes daily
  injections to build up her uterine wall to
  receive the embryo.  
• During the stimulation process, the donor is
  closely monitored until the eggs are ready to be
  retrieved. Once they are retrieved, they are then
  fertilized by the spouses sperm. Approximately
  five days later, the eggs are analyzed to
  determine how many have reached the blastocyst
  stage. The most viable embryo is transferred and
  eight days later pregnancy is confirmed via a
  blood test.

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Is Donor Selection Difficult?

• The general answer is yes. This is because you
  want to make sure that the genetic material you
  choose is your ideal candidate and matches all
  your preferences. You do not want to rush this
  phase. There are hundreds of donor profiles to
  review. Many clinics do great job of screening
  all potential donors. The applicants go through
  an interview, psychological screenings and
  background checks. Keep in mind, you are
  selecting someone who will be genetically linked
  to your child, so its not a task to be taken
  lightly. Sometimes women do have a hard time with
  the fact that they will not be passing their
  genes down to their offspring but are relieved
  when they realize that they will be carrying and
  nurturing their child forever.

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Will you still be his or her real mother?

• This is a question that may come up and many
  people have a difficult time understanding. Yes,
  you will be!  You have decided to go through the
  process, prepared your mind and body and will go
  through labor. You will nurture them, diaper
  them, sing to them, snuggle them, and rock them
  to sleep. This makes you a mom!

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Should you tell your child?

• That is completely up to you. Some parents use
  childrens books to help open the conversation at
  an early age. As their children get older, they
  divulge more details about the process and
  continue to be open throughout their childhood.
   Its a beautiful and exciting story to tell!

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What if your child wants to meet the donor
someday?

• Many parents are very supportive if their child
  wants to meet the donor.  Many donors are
  anonymous. However, there is a database that
  provides their contact information and recipients
  can provide theirs if both parties want to
  connect.

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Conclusion

• Before deciding if DE-IVF is the best fertility
  option, do your own research. This will save you
  both time and money. At Reproductive Sciences
  Medical Center, we are here to give you all the
  necessary support to ensure your programs
  success.  For this and much more, do not hesitate
  to call us today!
• Visit https//fertile.com/become-a-parent/complim
  entary-consultation/ to schedule your
  complimentary consultation now.

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