3300 Main Street, Springfield MA 01199
Chestnut Building, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield MA 01199
413-794-2255
1-800-377-HEALTH
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DONOR EGG PROGRAM
Become an Egg Donor -
make a difference that lasts a lifetime
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A donor egg cycle is an IVF cycle that involves two women. The donor's ovaries are stimulated and mature eggs are retrieved. The donor eggs are combined with the recipient couple’s sperm, and the resulting embryos are transferred into the recipient woman’s uterus in the hope that implantation and pregnancy will occur.
WHO CAN BE A DONOR EGG RECIPIENT?
For various reasons, women may need donor eggs to achieve pregnancy. At Baystate Reproductive Medicine, recipients must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for the process. All recipients must enroll in the program prior to the woman’s 45th birthday. We will not transfer embryos after a recipient’s 47th birthday.
REASONS A WOMAN MAY NEED A DONOR EGG
- She has had no ovaries since birth
- She has had her ovaries surgically removed
- Her ovaries no longer produce healthy eggs
- She experienced premature ovarian failure
- She has diminished ovarian reserve
- She has a genetic disease
- She has received cancer therapy
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Baystate Reproductive Medicine's high success rates
- Access to the latest medical science for conceiving a child
- Being able to carry your husband/partner's child if you cannot produce eggs
- Convenience of receiving treatment and care close to home
- Experiencing the miracles of pregnancy, birth and motherhood
DONOR EGG PROCESS FOR RECIPIENTS
- Consult with a physician consultation to discuss procedures.
- Counseling and education sessions to prepare you for each step, including emotional and financial considerations.
- Physician consultation to review your medical records and and design a treatment plan.
- Meet a nurse coordinator who will explain the steps, coordinate any required testing, discuss use of any medications, and guide you through the Donor Egg process.
- Meet with a mental health professional in the Donor Egg Program to assess your decision and educate you about issues involved in egg donation.
- Meet with a financial coordinator to discuss insurance coverage and your financial responsibilities.
- Once the donor profile is accepted, the donor and recipient synchronization process begins.
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An egg donor must be a healthy woman between 21 and 33 years old who:
- Has both ovaries
- Is a non-smoker
- Has a high school diploma
- Has a generally healthy family health history
- Has a flexible work schedule for the nearly three months it takes from application to egg retrieval.
- BMI< 30
- Day #3 FSH and antral follicle count showing good prognosis
- Must meet FDA eligibility screening
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BENEFITS TO YOU....
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The satisfaction of helping couples achieve what may be their only chance to have a biological child.
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Compensation of $7000 at the completion of the egg retrieval process.
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No hidden costs or risks - There is
- No cost to you or your health plan
- No overnight hospital stay
- Virtually no health risk.
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WHAT EGG DONATION ENTAILS
While similar in principle to sperm donation, egg donation is significantly more difficult due to the time commitment.
- Egg donation involves the same steps required for in vitro fertilization.
- Donors receive daily hormone injections, daily ultrasounds and blood work, and undergo vaginal ultrasound-guided egg retrieval.
- Some couples have a friend or relative who agrees to donate eggs.
- Others use anonymous donors who are recruited through referrals and advertisements. The anonymous donor does not meet the recipient couple and will not know whether a pregnancy has resulted for the recipient couple. Anonymous donors are compensated financially for their time and effort.
The medical care costs related to obtaining the donor's eggs are charged to the recipient couple.
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