Why would I need to use Donor Eggs?
There are many reasons why donor egg treatment may be recommended as part of your fertility journey, including:
- Low ovarian reserve or poor egg quality
- Previous IVF treatment using your own eggs has been unsuccessful
- Recurrent miscarriage
- A high risk of passing on a genetic condition
- Premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency
- Fertility has been affected by surgery, chemotherapy or other medical treatment.
- Building a family through surrogacy, same-sex parenting or solo parenthood
If donor eggs are the right treatment option for you, our experienced team will provide expert guidance and personalised support throughout your journey.
Blastocyst Guarantee
Many patients undergoing donor egg treatment may be eligible for our Blastocyst Guarantee, offering added reassurance as they begin treatment. If treatment does not result in a embryo suitable for transfer, we will cover the cost of another donor.
Every fertility journey is unique. Our consultants will create a personalised treatment plan based on your individual circumstances, providing expert guidance and support throughout your care.
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Our Donor Egg Programme
At BCRM, we recruit and support our own donors, giving patients access to a carefully managed donor programme led by our experienced fertility team.
What are programme offers:
- Donor matching is managed directly by the BCRM team.
- Access to our comprehensive bank of donor eggs
- Embryos are frozen prior to transfer to support recipient choice for scheduling treatment
- Access to detailed non-identifying donor information including physical characteristics, medical history, educational background, interests and personal attributes.
Egg Donation Treatment: The Ten Steps
Egg Donation treatment is a 10 steps programme, which starts with a consultation with our dedicated team. Below is a detailed breakdown of what’s involved.
1. Consultation
Once you book an appointment, you will meet with our specialist Egg Donation Consultant to review your medical history, discuss the egg donation process, and any required tests, such as blood tests, semen analysis, or scans. The appointment lasts approximately one hour.
2. Waiting List
Following your consultation, you will be added to our egg donor waiting list and asked to pay the Egg Recipient Registration Fee.
3. Matching Appointment
Our Egg Donation Programme Manager will contact you to discuss your preferences, characteristics, and donor requirements.
4. Blood Test and Semen Analysis
If recommended during your consultation, you will need to arrange any required blood tests and/or semen analysis.
5. Implications Counselling
You will attend a dedicated counselling session to discuss the implications of using donor eggs. This appointment lasts approximately 45–60 minutes and can be held via Zoom or in person.b.
6. Patient Information Video
As you approach the matching stage, you will be sent an information video to watch and asked to complete the relevant consent forms.
7. Matching You with a Donor
You will be offered a selection of suitable donors and can choose the donor that feels right for you. You will receive donor characteristics and personal pen portraits to help inform your decision.
8. Starting Your Treatment
Once you have selected your donor and your period has started, your dedicated donor nurse will contact you to arrange treatment and order your medication. If you are using donor sperm, it must be received by the clinic before treatment begins.
9. Egg Thaw
On the day of egg thaw, the male partner will be invited to provide a fresh semen sample. If donor sperm is being used, this will be thawed instead.
10. Embryo Transfer
Your embryologist will keep you updated on embryo development. For a fresh transfer, the embryo transfer will usually take place five days after egg thaw. If embryos are frozen for a later transfer, you will be informed how many blastocysts have been successfully frozen for future use.
