Egg Donation for Infertility Treatment

Women who are unable to produce eggs of their own, carry a genetic disorder or have poor egg quality are encouraged to explore the option of the egg (oocyte) donation program at Georgia Reproductive Specialists. To be considered as a recipient for donor eggs, you must have a normal uterus and be 50 years of age or younger.

Patients of advanced reproductive age (40 years or older) are the most common recipients of donor eggs and are able to overcome the age barrier with the use of a donated egg. Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization with a donated egg often have high success rates because the egg being used is from a young, healthy donor.

There are two categories of egg donors - anonymous and known. Anonymous donors are not permitted to meet you, the recipient, and cannot know whether or not a pregnancy occurred from the your cycle. Known donors are often related to the recipient, most often a sister, or are a compassionate friend of the couple. In known donor situations, it is suggested that all parties involved sign a legal contract outlining details of the egg donation.

Georgia Reproductive Specialists provides the latest in assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), blastocyst transfer, egg donation, embryo cryopreservation, ovulation induction and insemination to couples with infertility problems due to endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), male factor, fallopian tube obstruction, uterine fibroids and age related issues.

GRS offers convenienently located offices in Alpharetta, Northside and Decatur. For more information visit us online at www.ivf.com, call 404-843-2229. email: donor AT ivf DOT com or simply attend a free educational seminar "IVF AFTER HOURS" held monthly at our Northside office.

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