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An egg donor is a woman who voluntarily provides her eggs (oocytes) for the purpose of helping another individual or couple conceive a child, usually through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Egg donation is a key option in assisted reproduction, particularly for those who cannot produce viable eggs. Women with premature ovarian failure or diminished ovarian reserve Women with genetic disorders they do not wish to pass on Same-sex male couples or single men using a surrogate Women who have undergone chemotherapy, radiation, or ovarian surgery.
The donor and recipient do not know each other.
Most common through fertility clinics or egg banks.
The donor is known to the recipient (e.g., family member, friend). Requires legal and psychological counseling.
Medical history and physical exam Infectious disease testing: HIV, Hepatitis B/C, syphilis, etc.
Genetic testing: To screen for hereditary conditions (e.g., cystic fibrosis)
Hormonal evaluation: AMH, FSH, estradiol (to assess ovarian reserve)
Ultrasound: To check antral follicle count
Psychological assessment: To ensure mental readiness and informed consent
Donor anonymity Rights of donor-conceived children Limits on the number of offspring per donor Sperm Banking and Use Donated sperm is cryopreserved (frozen) and stored in sperm banks.
Retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm in the lab.Resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient or a surrogate. Legal and Ethical Considerations Donors sign agreements waiving parental rights.Counseling is provided to understand long-term implications.