Egg Donation in Iran

Egg Donation Cost in Iran

The cost of egg donation in Iran depends on the procedures performed. For example, the cost of Egg donation + IVF = $3400, the cost of Egg donation + IVF + PGD = $4800, and the cost of Egg donation + IVF + PGD + Surrogacy = $15800.

These prices do not include medications or packages. For information on package prices, please refer to the page below.

What Are Donor Eggs?

Couples who have female infertility problems can use donor eggs. If a woman is infertile or cannot use her own eggs to become pregnant for various reasons, an egg donor can help provide the eggs.

Why Do People Need Donated Eggs?

Some couples cannot have children because the female partner is unable to produce eggs, and no medication can stimulate her to do so. There are several possible reasons for this:

. The ovaries have been removed due to tumors, cyst formation, or endometriosis.

. Born without normally functioning ovaries e.g. Turner’s syndrome.

. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for other conditions, such as cancer.

. The ovaries have stopped functioning prematurely (premature ovarian failure).

There are other reasons why a woman may require donated eggs.

. She may be carrying an abnormal gene.

. The eggs which are retrieved may not fertilize or develop into normal embryos.

. The ovaries may be functioning but are not suitable for egg retrieval in IVF treatment.

These women may be able to carry and give birth to a child if another woman donates their eggs.

Who Can Be a Candidate for Donor Eggs?

Women who:

. Have a premature ovarian failure

. Had early menopause

. Had their ovaries removed or were born without ovaries

. Are postmenopausal

. Have a history of multiple failed IVF cycles

. Have a history of recurrent pregnancy loss

. Have been affected by cancer

. Are poor responders to ovarian stimulation drugs

. Who have undergone surgery or treatments that have affected their fertility.

How Does Egg Donation Work?

After donors meet all the requirements, our fertility specialists will prescribe ovarian stimulation medications for them. This allows more eggs to grow and mature. Donors will get injections once or twice a day for about 2 weeks, and at the same time, ultrasounds are used to monitor the growth of the eggs. When the time comes, the donor will be under anesthesia while the doctor uses an ultrasound scanner to retrieve eggs with a thin needle through the uterine wall into the follicles containing the eggs. The eggs will then be used fresh or frozen in IVF/ICSI for fertility treatment.

What Are the Requirements for Egg Donors?

The egg donors undergo extensive screening before they can become a qualified donor. Below are the typical criteria they are tested by:

. Aged between 20 and 30.

. No history of genetic disorders.

. Physical and mental health.

. No use of alcohol.

. Non-smokers.

. Healthy lifestyle.

. Exercising regularly.

. Balanced diet.

. BMI between 18 and 26.

. Regular menstrual cycles

How to Prepare for Egg Retrieval as a Donor?

To donate eggs of good quality and quantity, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a balanced diet, avoid smoking, and exercise regularly. It is also very important to take care of yourself and be ready until you are matched with a couple.

How Do You Prepare for the Egg Donation Process as the Recipient?

To increase the success rate, your doctor will order some tests to identify any correctable abnormalities that can interfere with the fertilization or implantation process. These tests include an ultrasound sonography to detect uterine abnormalities, basic blood tests, and a detailed analysis of the semen that is going to be used.

What Screening Tests Are Required for Donors?

There are standard protocols for screening donors. A detailed medical history will be taken, including any history of past or current physical or mental illness. Details of previous pregnancies will be required, particularly about any difficulties in conceiving or carrying a child. We must know if there have been any abnormal babies born in the donor’s family or to the donor- abnormalities that may pass to another generation through the eggs. In addition to these details, donors will be specifically tested for the following:

. Hormones

. Blood group

. Chlamydia

. Hepatitis B & C

. Syphilis

. HIV (Aids virus)

. Pelvic ultrasound examination

. Cytomegalovirus Virus (CMV)

. Cystic fibrosis carrier gene

. Chromosomes

Most tests can all be performed on a single occasion. However, donors should consider the implications if, in the very unlikely event, a test such as HIV or Hepatitis were to be found positive. If this happens, we will arrange all additional medical support and consultations.

It takes about 6 weeks to complete the screening tests and obtain the results, during which time the donor also receives counseling. This should not require more than two visits to the center, each lasting about an hour. This may require several visits to the unit.

What Screening Tests Are Required for the Recipient?

A woman referred for egg donation is usually evaluated by a gynecologist or general practitioner. However, we need to confirm the following facts. This may require further testing:

. That she has a uterus (womb) capable of carrying a pregnancy.

. That she is not capable of producing her own eggs.

. That the male or partner has sperm which are capable of fertilizing the eggs.

. Swabs from the vagina and cervix to exclude infection.

. Tests for viral diseases such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, HIV and Hepatitis.

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Egg Donation for Donors?

Pros:

. Free health testing, genetic screening, consultation

. Monetary compensation

. Psychological satisfaction of the donor – you can help other people achieve their wish

. Quick and easy application process

. Making sure you’re fertile and can have children

Cons:

. Possible side effects during undergoing hormonal treatment and egg retrieval.

. Time – it takes around 4 weeks with multiple visits to the clinic.

. Higher chances of unexpected pregnancy due to ovarian stimulation.

. It’s not a job – there is a limit to how many times you can donate.

. Society, moral, and cultural issues – some people can judge this decision as a bad one.

What Are the Risks of Egg Donation for the Donors?

. A donor egg pregnancy has the same 3-5% risk of birth defects as a natural pregnancy.

. Egg donation has the same risks as embryo transfer and IVF, and there is a 20-25% chance that the pregnancy will include multiples.

. In rare cases, donors may experience ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which involves painful swelling of the ovaries.

. The drugs involved may have side effects. Some women may experience hot flashes, depression, headaches, and insomnia.

. Other symptoms include vomiting, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain, rapid weight gain, and headache. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

How Long Is the Egg Donation Process?

In total, the egg donation process takes about a month. After finding a suitable donor, 2 weeks for screening and 2 weeks for the egg retrieval procedure is required.

Where to Find an Egg Donor

Your fertility doctor can discuss your options for finding an egg donor in detail. That said, there are several common sources.

. Donor Sources

. A friend or family member

. Another infertile couple willing to share their retrieved eggs

. Egg bank (in this case, frozen eggs)

. Fertility clinic offering you IVF treatment.

. Egg donor agency

Depending on the contract you sign, you may have the opportunity to meet your egg donor. Or, you may never have any contact with them. Some donors will agree to be contacted by the donor-conceived offspring in the future. Before making a decision, discuss all of your options with a lawyer familiar with reproductive law as well as an infertility counselor or psychologist.

What Are the Success Rates of Egg Donation?

The chance that a fertilized donor egg will successfully develop into an embryo is about 80 percent. The success rate of successful implantation of these embryos in the uterus is 75 to 85 percent. And the probability of clinical pregnancy is 55 – 65%.

FAQ:

Will Donating My Eggs Deplete My Egg Supply?

An egg donation cycle can be comparable to a menstrual cycle in terms of the number of eggs lost. By the time a young woman reaches puberty, she has about 300,000 to 400,000 eggs in her body. Only about 400 of these eggs are ovulated in her lifetime. In each menstrual cycle, a group of eggs (about 10 to 20) begin to develop and mature inside the ovary. Eventually, one egg becomes the leader. This is the egg that ovulates for that cycle and sends a signal to the other eggs to stop developing. The body reabsorbs the remaining eggs and they are no longer able to ovulate. They basically die.

In an egg donation cycle, we prescribe hormonal medications to ensure that all the eggs in the ovary develop equally. The medications turn off the ability of one egg to become dominant. We allow all eggs to grow for the retrieval process, even those that are reabsorbed into the body during a normal menstrual cycle. Egg donation uses eggs that would otherwise be lost. For this reason, there is no need to worry about any significant depletion of your egg count from an egg donation.

How Many Eggs Should Be Retrieved, Fertilized, and Transferred?

In many cases, fertility doctors will remove as many eggs as possible during the retrieval process. This provides an opportunity for additional procedures if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

The number of embryos that should be transferred in each IVF cycle has been the subject of much debate. Some specialists believe that transferring no more than four embryos in each IVF cycle will bring favorable results to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies and other complications. Transferring four embryos instead of just one or two embryos increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. However, there is the possibility that all four embryos could be implanted. It is vital to discuss these options with a fertility doctor.

Can Donor Eggs Be Used with Donor Sperm?

If your male partner has a genetic condition that can be passed on to your child, or if your partner has a low sperm count, you may use donor sperm with donor eggs. You just need to make sure the country you’re undergoing fertility treatment in, allows double donation. Or you could use donor embryos. Couples who have undergone fertility treatment in the past and no longer wish to use their remaining frozen embryos can donate their embryos to other couples who want to become parents.

Are Donor Eggs Fresh or Frozen?

There are multiple ways you can use donor eggs. Your specialist at the fertility center will observe your reproductive health status and issues and then recommend whether you should use fresh or frozen eggs to achieve the best possible results.

Below are the average success rates for using donor eggs in different ways:

. Fresh eggs fresh embryo transfer — 49.5%

. Frozen eggs fresh embryo transfer — 44.1%

. Frozen embryo transfer using donor eggs — 44.5%

What Can I Do to Avoid Complications During My Donation Cycle?

Here are some things you can do during your donation cycle to maintain your fertility and prevent OHSS:

Take the medications prescribed by the clinic and stay in touch with your doctor about how you are feeling, especially in the two weeks before and after your egg retrieval. Follow the clinic’s instructions.

One of the biggest restrictions we ask donors to follow is no vigorous exercise during the cycle. This is because any kind of jarring or twisting movements to the abdomen (such as yoga, running, etc.) may twist the ovary due to its weight, potentially leading to the loss of the ovary.

It is also important to note that during a donation cycle, donors are at higher risk for pregnancy in the two weeks before and after egg retrieval. Since all follicles are maturing at a rapid rate, we strictly avoid pregnancy during this period. A pregnancy during egg donation can potentially be a multiple pregnancy. Therefore, people who want to get pregnant after donation should wait at least one month.