Egg Donation: Treatment Available at IVI

This treatment is recommended for women:

• With poor oocyte quality.
• Who present ovarian failure without spontaneous menstruation due to menopause.
• Who have experienced repeated in vitro fertilization failures
  of advanced maternal age.

Pregnancy weeks, whether in a natural pregnancy or in an assisted reproduction treatment, are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period, with the estimated due date being roughly 40 weeks later. Even if the last period was induced by hormonal contraceptive treatment, the start date is counted in the same way, and therefore the pregnancy weeks are calculated from that first day.
Another option is to use the day of the embryo transfer as the reference date and add two additional weeks — which is approximately the time that would have passed between the date of the last period and the fertilisation of the oocyte, as well as the early days of embryonic development.

In general, once the donor has been assigned, the duration of the treatment ranges between a month and a half and two months. It is important to remember that you must undergo all the required medical tests and wait for the results; these must then be compared with those of the donor to ensure she is indeed the appropriate match.

Egg donation treatments are highly effective procedures, with pregnancy achieved in approximately 60% of cases, and cumulative pregnancy rates reaching 99% after just 3 attempts. This outcome does not depend on age, which is why this method is an excellent alternative for women who have not been able to conceive through conventional means.

It is important to keep in mind that the final cost may vary depending on each patient’s individual needs, the tests she must undergo, and other factors. In general, the medication required for the patient is not included in the initial quote.

Thanks to the research carried out by IVI in the field of epigenetics, we know that the uterine environment has a significant influence on the development of the fetus. The interaction that occurs during the months of pregnancy between the mother and the embryo leads to an important epigenetic exchange, which can influence future physical and psychological traits.
So yes, your child will resemble their mother — that is, you.

In principle, it is suitable for all patients who are able to ovulate. That said, at IVI we always apply personalised protocols and assess each case individually.

It is worth highlighting that natural-cycle embryo transfer was already being carried out in our clinics, as our philosophy is based on medical decisions made jointly with our patients. That said, we now consider this practice to be standardised across all our clinics and all our procedures, which demonstrates that at IVI, we prioritise the safety and well-being of our patients.
Furthermore, this protocol applies both to treatments carried out with the partner’s sperm and to those carried out with donor sperm.

Because of the advantages it offers compared to other protocols:

Greater safety for the patient, as there is a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, caesarean section, and postpartum haemorrhage. By eliminating oestrogen intake and reducing progesterone, the patient takes fewer medications — and fewer medications also mean lower cost.

It is also important to note that this protocol does not involve any additional cost compared to others.