Procedure for IVF with Donor Eggs

What is IVF with Donor Eggs?

More than 80 percent of women who opt for in vitro fertilization (IVF) use donor eggs to conceive a child. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) helps women beyond 45 years of age to conceive through the egg donation process. With advances in egg-freezing technology, IVF with Donor Eggs is an easier procedure.

What happens in this procedure if you are unable to become pregnant or are older than 40 years? IVF with Donor Eggs can help you to conceive and deliver a child. If you and your partner have any fertility problems, or repeated miscarriages due to embryo issues, IVF with Donor Eggs is the best option.

A woman with fertility issues can also conceive using donor eggs, and men without female partners can become fathers with the help of donor eggs.

Steps Involved in the Process:

• Ovaries of the egg donor are stimulated and regularly evaluated to determine the ovulation time.
• Eggs are retrieved from the donor and semen sample is received from the father.
• The fertilization happens in the lab under the supervision of experts. If needed ICSI is also performed through which the sperm is injected in the egg.
• After 2-3 days the embryos are transferred to the mother’s uterus.

The IVF success rate is around 54.9% with fresh donor embryos, which is encouraging.

How much does IVF Cost in India?

IVF with Donor Eggs typically involves medications for the recipient woman ranging from $400-$1000. However, the cost for a complete egg donation procedure/cycle using fresh eggs is $25,000.

What is the Average Length of Stay for IVF with Donor Eggs?

The IVF embryo transfer is not a difficult procedure, and one should stay near the IVF clinic for one day.Only by relaxing and taking rest, a woman can get pregnant. Rest, the doctor will advise you accordingly.

Symptoms for IVF with Donor Eggs

• Breast size changes
• Acne
• Stomach pain
• Gestational weight gain
• Swelling in the body

Indications for IVF with Donor Eggs

IVF with donor eggs treatment is indicated in the following cases:

• Poor egg quality
• Premature ovarian failure
• Surgical menopause
• Genetic mutation or disease
• Genetic abnormalities

Complications

There are some possible complications that can arise with this treatment:

• Miscarriage (pregnancy loss)
• Premature delivery
• Low birth weight
• Problems with brain development
• Stillbirth or infant death

Post Discharge Care/Rehabilitation Information

Some important things to know after getting discharged from the hospital are:

1. Dos and Don’ts

   • Drink more water.
   • Don't smoke.
   • Take your medicines on time.
   • Don't miss doctor’s appointment.

2. Regular Follow Up

   1. The patient is required to visit the clinic regularly after the procedure. It is very important to monitor the patient continuously.
   2. In the event of any medical complication, contact your physician immediately.

3. Taking Medication As Prescribed

   Avoid taking medications or pain- killers in case of pain. The doctor will advise you on the needed medications.

4. Dietary and Lifestyle Advice To Be Followed

   • Foods to eat after IVF procedure include unsaturated fats and protein-rich foods
   • Drink plenty of water every day
   • Eat healthy food
   • Don't drink alcohol