IVF With Embryo Donation
Embryo donation can be considered by single women or couples if there is infertility factor in both partners. This procedure can be utilized to avoid genetic diseases to pass the next generation as well. In this program, both sperm and egg are received from the donors to create the set of embryos. The born baby will not carry the genetics of the man (intended father) and woman (intended mother).
Who Might Consider IVF treatment with Embryo Donation?
Embryo donation is a procedure performed for patients who cannot use their eggs and sperm during an IVF treatment for several reasons. This treatment can be suitable;
- For women who do not have ovaries
- In cases of age-related infertility (A woman’s egg quality lessens as woman ages and significantly declines after age 37. So, IVF with an egg donor is considered most often for women aged 40 or older)
- In cases of egg production decline due to premature menopause or other factors such as endometriosis, hereditary illnesses, and ovarian surgery that result in severe ovarian tissue loss.
- In cases of several unsuccessful IVF cycles or recurrent miscarriages brought on by insufficient egg quality
- For couples struggling with infertility, where the woman can't take the medicines to trigger ovulation.
- For women who had post-cancer treatment (if the ovaries or eggs were damaged or removed)
- In addition to female infertility, if there is also male infertility issues, such as low sperm count or poor sperm quality.
- If there is a high risk of passing on a genetic abnormality or condition on both female and male side.
- Single women interested in family building with IVF but cannot use their eggs for several reasons
How do we select our egg donors?
All our donors are;
- Anonymous
- Aged between 21 and 31 years
- Have perfect health and mental state
- Screened medically, genetically and psychologically to make sure that they don’t have transmissible or genetically determined diseases
- Have a healthy lifestyle (BMI below 30)
Which criteria do egg donors need to meet?
In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, donor candidates must pass all required blood tests, ultrasound scans, gynecological examination, and genetic testings to ensure they have sufficient ovarian reserves and are free of infectious and most frequent genetic diseases. This comprehensive selection process generally takes a couple of months.
Required tests which are determined by the Ministry of Health in North Cyprus include;
- HBsAg
- HIV
- Anti-HCV
- VDRL
- Hemogram
- APTT
- PT
- HB Electrophoresis
- Karyotype
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Sickle Cell
- GeneScreen® Easy (Carrier Screening Test screens for several of the most commonly requested disorders, including those recommended by the ACMG & ACOG and disorders specific for individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, testing 330 genes associated with ~600 recessive and X-linked genetic disorders.)
Only those who have completed this process are added to our anonymous donor list.
How do we select our sperm donors?
We work with the European Sperm Bank and Cyros International to obtain sperm. All donors undergo comprehensive health screenings and genetic testing to ensure the highest level of safety by the sperm banks. Donor’s characteristic information is available on Sperm Bank’s website.
