ECO: reviews. IVF with a donor egg: results, who the child looks like

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Unfortunately, not all couples can have children. In our time, they invented a great way for infertile families - artificial insemination. Reviews play a huge role in choosing a clinic. IVF with a donor egg is performed when a woman, for he alth reasons, cannot reproduce it herself. About what people who have gone through this procedure say, as well as its main stages, we will consider in our article.

What is IVF

Artificial insemination is for some couples the only chance to have a baby. It used to be very problematic to do this procedure for free. The queue for IVF was so huge that many decided to do it at their own expense. But since 2016, it has become possible not to wait in the wings, but under the policy to come to the clinic that deals with this procedure and undergo the necessary examinations. The insurance company will pay all costs. The cost of IVF varies depending on the city. On average, the procedure will cost at least one hundred thousand per attempt.

The operation itself consists in planting the embryo in the uterus of the expectant mother. It is usually grown in vitro from father's sperm and mother's egg. However, own resources are not always enough. For some reason, a woman does not ovulate. In this case, the eggs do not mature, which means that there can be no natural pregnancy. But there is no need to be upset: medicine does not stand still. There was an opportunity to use someone else's egg. She facilitates the production of an embryo by inseminating her with her father's sperm. Today, this method is the best-selling reproductive technology.

Who is indicated for fertilization with a donor egg

Due to some circumstances, a woman cannot always be her own IVF donor. There are several reasons why it is recommended to use another person's egg:

1. Missing ovaries due to surgery after illness.
2. Hormonal failure, in which ovulation does not occur.
3. Ovarian insensitivity to strong drug stimulation.
4. Anomalies of physical development, in which the egg does not have the ability to reproduce.
5. History of serious genetic diseases.
6. More than five failed insemination attempts with own egg.
7. Early (premature) menopause.
8. Also recommend IVF after 40donor egg.

Neither your disease nor your age can be a sentence. Even after forty, these operations are quite successful. Of course, this requires being in good physical shape to carry the pregnancy.

Who can become a donor

Sampling of materials of this kind is carried out in specialized institutions. This is a truly important mission. For those who want to share their own egg, there are quite strict requirements. Candidates must be no older than thirty-five years of age. At the same time, women are carefully examined.

The first stage is the interview. The doctor finds out how many children you have of your own. The candidate must have at least one he althy child. Further, it is specified whether the woman has bad habits. A note from a psychiatrist is required. The doctor may require the child's medical record from the children's clinic. It lists all the diseases he has suffered. They are interested in the profession, because it can be harmful and affect the he alth of a woman

Based on the interview, the doctor decides whether to conduct further examination in order to allow her to become a donor.

• Second stage - examination. A general examination by a therapist, and a gynecological examination is carried out. In order to study the physical abilities of a woman, she is examined with an ultrasound machine. Good blood tests are a must.
• The last stage is the study of possible genetic abnormalities, and based on the entire examination, the doctor makes a conclusion aboutopportunities to become a donor.

The long procedure makes it possible to obtain material from a he althy woman. Only from such a high-quality donor egg can be obtained.

What does a child look like in this kind of IVF? Let's talk further.

Choose appearance

The likelihood that he will be a copy of the pope is quite real. But at the same time, it is possible that there will be traits of a donor. However, this question should not bother the expectant mother. She carries the baby under her heart, goes through the birth process, hears his first cry. There will be no thoughts that he is genetically alien. However, many women go through this psychological aspect without being able to give their eggs.

Many are afraid that relatives will not find similarities between parents and baby. But this problem can also be solved: it turns out that parents will be asked about their preferences about the appearance of the unborn child. This opportunity has received excellent reviews from many couples who have gone through it. IVF with a donor egg should not scare you. In the case when you do not know who will give you the opportunity to become a mother, the doctor will clarify the following points with you:

• Desired hair color. You can choose a donor with the same one as your mother.
• Eye color.
• Approximate height and weight.
• Basic facial features.
• Blood group and Rh factor.

Based on these data, you will be matched with a donor who looks similar to you. Even based on the results of the blood type, it will not be possible to suspect that the child is not geneticallyyour.

Frozen egg

There are two types of this operation. The most common is the use of cryomaterial.

This type of artificial insemination takes a long time to prepare. On the other hand, he minimizes the waiting list for IVF, as the material is already ready and waiting for future parents.

• First, donors are pre-screened.
• Hormone therapy is prescribed. In other words, they stimulate the ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible.
• The material is collected and frozen in special cryochambers.
• The recipient has the opportunity to choose the most suitable donor material.
• The egg is thawed at the right time, inseminated by sperm.
• The finished fetus is implanted in the uterus of the expectant mother.

Effectiveness of IVF with a donor egg from the first time is quite high. According to statistics, everything goes well in forty percent of cases. But you should not despair: if it didn’t work out from the first, then it will definitely come out from the second or third!

Fresh stuff

This method is suitable for those who know their donor in advance. It can be a relative, a friend or just a person familiar to the recipient. The protocol for artificial insemination in this case is completely different.

Pregnancy with a donor egg from native material will occur after:

• A thorough examination of both the donor andrecipient.
• Inducing menstruation and equalizing the cycles of both participants.
• Using ovulation-stimulating hormones from a donor.
• Preparation of the uterine cavity of the expectant mother.
• Collecting oocytes from a donor.
• Fertilization and replanting of the embryo.

The cost of IVF with fresh eggs is much higher than with frozen materials. According to reviews, pregnancy failures obtained by this method occur more often.

IVF results with donor eggs

Every patient who decides to undergo artificial insemination hopes that everything will go well the first time. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to hear positive reviews. IVF with a donor egg will be more successful if you set yourself up for a good outcome in advance.

In addition, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations that will be given by the doctor. Firstly, observance of sexual rest after replanting is mandatory. A moment of temptation can derail such a long-awaited pregnancy. Secondly, future mothers should forget about all kinds of diets. Even if you start to gain weight rapidly, it is better to reduce the portion, but do not starve. Thirdly, do not use any medication without the consent of the doctor. Well, and, of course, forget about hot baths. In this case, the probability of a successful outcome will be much higher.

According to the reviews of those who have gone through the procedure of artificial insemination, the effectiveness of IVF is very high. And often age does not play a special role. Some forty-year-old women got pregnant the first time without any problems and carried the child easily. Others speak of several unsuccessful attempts before the age of thirty.

Very rare are girls who could not safely bear the pregnancy resulting from IVF. This is facilitated by the individual characteristics of the woman, such as weak immunity, abnormal structure of the uterus. In some cases, it breaks down due to non-compliance by the recipient with the doctor's instructions. Having studied the statistics, you can see that even if not on the first, but on the second or third attempt, a woman will succeed. IVF with a donor egg is not something unusual for a long time. Doctors have learned to avoid mistakes and keep the embryo in the uterus of the future mother.

Why might it not work?

Undoubtedly, every couple trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization takes some risk. It is never possible to predict with accuracy how a woman's body will react to an artificially implanted embryo.

• To begin with, the spouses must agree on all the intricacies of this procedure. In the case when the opinions of the spouses differ on some parameters, the negative psychological climate in the family can adversely affect.
• A woman's history of chronic diseases. These may be diabetes, endometritis.
• Excessive weight of the expectant mother can adversely affect the process of bearing. When preparing for IVF, it's best to try and shed a few pounds.
• Abusefather and mother smoking, as well as alcohol.
• Incompatibility of a man and a woman at the genetic level. In this case, antibodies are produced that reject the fetus.

Clinics

The most famous medical institutions involved in artificial insemination are located in the largest cities of Russia. Now you can not stand in an endless queue. There was an opportunity to do IVF according to compulsory medical insurance with a donor egg. If you qualify for this operation, your insurance company will pay all the necessary costs. Unfortunately, not everyone accepts the policy. Some private hospitals have refused this service.

We present to your attention the most popular clinics:

1. Donor eggs are artificially inseminated in the famous "IVF Center", located in Moscow. It is believed that this clinic has the highest efficiency of in vitro fertilization (60%). The high cost of one attempt (about two hundred thousand rubles) is justified by the good efficiency of this institution.
2. The "Center for Reproductive Medicine", located in the northern capital of Russia - the city of St. Petersburg, offers its services for 98 thousand rubles. Efficiency is approximately 50%.
3. Volgograd is one of the first institutions of this kind, called the "IVF Center". Efficiency, according to statistics, is not the highest, 48%. However, reviews of this hospital are very good. Many praise the competence of doctors, cozyatmosphere and patient care. The cost of one attempt is within 150 thousand.
4. Mother and Child clinic in Moscow also deals with artificial insemination. Among the advantages, patients highlight the responsiveness of doctors, the work of this center seven days a week, the presence of their own pharmacy with drugs specialized for IVF. However, from the minuses they call the high cost (from 200 thousand), the presence of large queues. People also don't like the fact that each retry costs the same as the first one.
5. "Family Medicine Center" is one of the most famous in the Urals. It is located in Yekaterinburg. Efficiency of 55% allows you to receive not only local patients, but also guests of the city. He is praised for the professionalism of doctors, the sensitivity of the staff and the individual approach to each patient.

In total, there are more than a hundred such institutions in Russia. The main thing is to approach this issue wisely and consult with those who have gone through this difficult test.

How to set yourself up?

Many women torture themselves with the fact that this child will not be theirs entirely. After all, genetically the father will be the husband, and the mother only endures the baby. But, as practice shows, such thoughts do not arise in those who gave birth with DU. Seeing two cherished stripes, feeling the first movements, having gone through a successful birth, a woman forgets about everything in the world. As soon as the mother takes the baby in her arms, negative thoughts will go aside.

Before the IVF procedure, tune in with your husband to the possible difficulties that you will have to go through.

Find out who your donor woman is. Of course, they will not tell you her name, but according to your preferences, they will choose one that suits you.

Don't worry that someday, years later, the donor will start looking for you and lay claim to the child. First of all, they will take a receipt from her that she will never engage in such matters.

Conclusion

This method of fertilization has very positive feedback. IVF with a donor egg for some families is the only chance to have a baby. It is noteworthy that this method allows you to give birth to twins or twins. This is because, for fidelity, not one, but several embryos are planted in the uterus. Some usually die. The strongest survive.

Don't be afraid of difficulties in this matter. By the time you decide, time is running out. And with age, an important reproductive function gradually fades in women.

Listen to the doctor's instructions, start leading a he althy lifestyle. And then success will not keep you waiting!