Egg Donation: Giving, Receiving & Everything In Between
Egg donation can be a life-altering experience for both the donor and the recipient. It is an act of generosity that will affect all involved for years to come. More and more women are choosing to donate their eggs, and it’s a path that’s becomingly increasingly popular among those who wish to grow their families. Dr. Walid Saleh of CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) breaks down what’s involved in donating eggs, receiving donated eggs, and the impact felt on both ends of the process. The Egg Donation Process Recipients There are a number of reasons a woman may turn to egg donation in her quest to have a child. From decreased ovarian reserve to multiple failed IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) cycles to a history of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Thanks to IVF technology we’re able to effectively overcome these fertility challenges by creating a pregnancy using a donated egg. There are three types of egg donors. The first would be someone you know, like a friend or relative. While this is th