1
Consultation
An initial consultation is the first step. In this appointment you will find out about the egg donation procedure including options, selection process and costs.
2
Finding your donor
Our egg donation team will work with you to explain your options and assist in finding the right donor for you. Your chosen donor will then undergo tests, stimulation and egg collection, resulting in eggs ready for use in your IVF cycle. When the time is right these eggs will be combined with partner or donor sperm to create embryos ready for storage or transfer. Our egg donation program also has a database with frozen eggs available for immediate use.
3
Blood tests and investigations
Your doctor will recommend some tests and investigations to ensure you are ready for treatment. A semen analysis will also be conducted to confirm the quality of the sperm being used.
4
Egg collection or egg thawing and embryo development
The donor eggs will be collected and fertilised. Embryos typically develop for 5 to 6 days prior to transfer or freezing. Our embryologists are in constant contact with you during this time to update you on your embryo's development.
If frozen eggs are available, we can proceed and thaw the eggs and fertilise them before transferring them back to the uterus.
5
Embryo transfer
Your doctor and embryologist will advise on medications that you should take to prepare the endometrium for the embryo transfer.
There are two ways to transfer an embryo: fresh or frozen embryo transfer. Either the embryo can be transferred back to the uterus five days after the egg collection procedure, or the embryo(s) can be frozen and thawed for a transfer at a later date. The embryologist will help you to decide which embryo is the best to transfer for the highest possible chance of a healthy and successful pregnancy.
6
Pregnancy test
9 days after your embryo transfer, you will take a pregnancy test, which will confirm the results of your treatment. Whatever the outcome, our team of doctors, embryologists, nurses and counsellors will be on hand to support you in your next steps.