Donor Oocyte Program

The Donor Oocyte (Egg Donation) Program is an advanced assisted reproductive technique (ART) that helps women who are unable to conceive using their own eggs. In this process, healthy donor eggs are fertilized in the laboratory and transferred into the recipient’s uterus through IVF, creating a pathway to pregnancy and parenthood.

Who Can Benefit from Egg Donation?

This program is ideal for women who:

Have a low ovarian reserve (low AMH, high FSH).

Experience premature ovarian failure (early menopause).

Are over 40 and facing poor egg quality:

Have had repeated IVF failures due to weak embryo quality.

Carry genetic disorders they wish to avoid passing on.

Lost ovarian function due to surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.

Struggle with recurrent miscarriages linked to chromosomal issues.

Steps in the Donor Oocyte Process

1. Donor Selection

Donors are healthy women aged 23-35.

Comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological screening is carried out.

Recipients can choose anonymous or known donors based on background, health, or matching traits.

2. Ovarian Stimulation & Egg Retrieval (Donor)

The donor undergoes hormonal stimulation to produce multiple eggs.

Eggs are collected through a minor outpatient procedure.

3. Recipient Uterus Preparation

The recipient takes estrogen and progesterone to prepare the uterine lining for implantation.

4. Fertilization & Embryo Transfer

Donor eggs are fertilized with the partner’s or donor sperm.

High-quality embryos are selected and transferred into the uterus.

5. Pregnancy Test & Follow-Up

A blood test (Beta hCG) is done 10–14 days after transfer.

If positive, the pregnancy is monitored as in natural conception.

Success Rates

Donor Egg IVF has higher success rates compared to self-egg IVF, especially in women above 40.

Pregnancy rates can reach 50–70% per cycle, depending on health factors.

Miscarriage risks are lower due to healthier donor eggs.

Benefits of the Donor Oocyte Program

 Greater chances of pregnancy for women with poor egg quality.

 Healthier embryos due to careful donor screening.

 Opportunity for genetic parenthood when using the partner’s sperm.

 A safe and effective solution proven worldwide.

Emotional & Legal Considerations

Counseling is often advised to address emotional aspects of egg donation.

Some couples may find the lack of genetic link with the mother challenging.

Legal and ethical guidelines vary by region and must be followed carefully.

Conclusion

The Donor Oocyte Program offers hope and a proven path to parenthood for women facing infertility due to poor egg quality or other medical conditions. With advanced techniques and high success rates, Manasi Clinic provides compassionate care and comprehensive donor egg IVF programs to help couples achieve their dream of becoming parents.