A woman can provide one or more eggs (usually between 10 and 15) for the assisted reproduction or biomedical research. These are fertilized in the lab first and then replaced in the uterus of the recipient.

1. Egg donation a boon in fertility treatment
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is settling down pretty well in infertile couples. Egg donation is one
of the treatments under IVF infertility treatments. This is an option when the female is infertile.
A woman can provide one or more eggs (usually between 10 and 15) for the assisted
reproduction or biomedical research. These are fertilized in the lab first and then replaced in
the uterus of the recipient.
What is egg donation?
In this process the eggs are retrieved from the donor’s body and sperms from the recipient’s
husband’s body. The sperms are inserted in the egg and then fertilized in the lab till an early
embryo stage with stimulants and then inserted into the recipient’s womb which is prepared
under lab underlining beforehand with injections and other measures. During this process
administration of birth control pills is on. The cycles of both the donor and the recipient have
to match hence, prior to the egg donation process the analysis and matching of both the
cycles is done with ultra sound tests and blood tests. The donor is given follicle-stimulating
hormones (FSH) which increase the rate of egg production and mature eggs. This process is
done only after taking care of all the medical fundamentals and requirements.
Who can donate eggs?
The selection of a donor is done after taking into account some major point:
 Medical tests: General health tests are made. The donor has to undergo certain
screening to understand if she is capable or suitable for nurturing the egg. Pelvic
examinations, checking the hormone levels, uterus and ovaries examinations.
 Inherited diseases: If she has any kind of inherited diseases like surgical complications,
birth defects, heart troubles, genetic disorders, etc.
 Infection tests: Here the donor is checked for peculiar infections and diseases.
 Psychological check-up: The mental state of the donor is an important factor. It is
verified weather the mental health of the donor is efficient for this step.
 Age factor: The donor should be young. The age should be less than 33 years.
Benefits:
This is the most successful technique in IVF treatment. Women in huge numbers have been
able to successfully give birth to kids. Women after the stage of menopause have been able

2. to be pregnant. The women in age group of 50-55 have made this accomplishment. The
oldest woman pregnant is 69 years old.