What procedures are involved? The process of IVF with donated
eggs involves stimulating the egg donor's ovaries to produce
multiple eggs. At the same time, the recipient's uterine lining
is developed.When the donor's eggs are mature, they are
retrieved and fertilized in the laboratory with sperm from the
recipient's partner. The resulting embryos are monitored in the
laboratory for several days. A few embryos are selected for
transfer into the recipient's uterus in the hopes of achieving a
pregnancy. Who is a candidate for egg donation? Women whose
ovaries do not function well are candidates for IVF with donated
eggs. For example, women with premature ovarian failure (early
menopause) or naturally occurring menopause may benefit from
using donated eggs. Women who have experienced repeated failure
to conceive with other fertility treatments, including IVF with
their own eggs, are also good candidates for IVF with donated
eggs. Anonymous donors are recruited by GENESIS through
advertisements and word of mouth.