Treatment using donor eggs and embryos
Egg Recipients
If you need IVF or ICSI with donor eggs, please be reassured that the CARE Egg Donation teams have a great deal of experience in managing this type of treatment.
We work constantly to raise awareness of the need for donor eggs to recruit donors and to keep waiting lists for recipients down to a minimum.
Egg donation is an integral part of in the management of infertility for those women who were previously unable to conceive. Treatment with donor eggs can help in the following situations:
- Premature menopause
- Risk of genetic disorders passing to a child
- Poor ovarian response to drug stimulation
- Absence of the ovaries
- Ovarian failure due to chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Waiting List Times
| Clinic | CMV Negative Recipients | CMV Positive Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 12 Months | 12 Months |
| Northampton | 10 Months | 10 Months |
| Nottingham | 14-15 Months | 12 Months |
| Sheffield | 12 Months | 10 Months |
How are Donors and Recipients Matched?
Potential egg donors must be fit and healthy, under the age of 36 and preferably already had children of their own. Physical characteristics such as hair and eye colour, height, weight, build, complexion, race and blood group are used for matching. Donors undergo a rigorous health screening process. Following recent advice from the HFEA, we cannot provide any additional information about the donor before matching. We will ask you to confirm in writing your acceptance of a particular donor.
Naturally you will have many questions to which you will need answers before embarking on this very special treatment path. We have detailed information packs on request at CARE reception or contact:
What is the next step?
If you would like further details, please contact a CARE donation co-ordinator at your nearest centre.
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