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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Give The Most Amazing Gift Through Egg Donation

By Julie Cook


If you want to make life better for others, you have many options. You can give something small or big. It can be money or your time or your expertise. One of the ultimate gifts is the gift of life and even this is an easy one to give. A pint of your blood can save a life, for instance. Egg donation is another way to give the incredible gift that is life.

There are many women who are infertile and do not produce eggs that are viable for creating new life. However, some of them yearn to have a child of their own. With eggs from another woman and the help of medical advancements, that dream can become a reality. They can not only experience the joys of pregnancy but also childbirth and motherhood.

There are different reasons why donation of eggs may be necessary. For example, a woman may have gone through early menopause and doesn't produce her own eggs anymore. Older women also often opt for donor eggs because these are healthier than the ones they produce themselves. Some medical procedures like chemotherapy can also hamper egg production. Furthermore, some women are born without ovaries or lose their ovaries through ectopic pregnancies, for example.

There is a strict screening process that every potential donor has to go through to check that she is not only physically healthy and suitable but also that she is psychologically ready. Usually doctors also try to find a donor who is not too different from the recipient. In this way the child will match its birth mother more closely. Often a family member of the recipient donates the eggs because there is a resemblance and shared DNA already.

Unlike giving blood or sperm, donating eggs is a complicated and invasive procedure. Hormone therapy is used to get the donor's and the recipient's cycles in synch. The donor is also given hormones to stimulate the production of more eggs. Once the eggs are mature, they are harvested, fertilized and implanted into the recipient. Sometimes they are frozen instead for use at a later date.

The laws that govern the procedure differ from country to country. Most often the donor does not get compensation for her eggs, or she only gets a limited amount. Her expenses to undergo the procedure are usually paid, though. There are countries where a woman can receive a substantial amount for each of the eggs she donates. In most countries she is expected to give up any potential rights to or responsibility for the child.

The procedure may have a psychological impact. Even if the donor is mentally strong, it's always a good idea to go for counseling. This is advisable for the recipient and her partner too, especially when she is related to the donor. Once the child is born, it's best to be honest about how he or she came into the world. There are many support groups that can help.

Some countries have egg-brokering companies that will recruit potential donors and match them with recipients. Clinics specializing in fertility issues also handle egg donation. They may even keep a registry of potential donors who remain anonymous to the recipients but they'll also help when the donor is related to the recipient.




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