Because
of the increasing number of infertile couples due to inevitable conditions,
researchers found a way to revive procreation and give a chance for couples to
start a family.
What
are the Indications of Egg Donation?
egg donors
Egg
donation is defined as providing egg cells to research institution for the
purpose of helping those misfortunate (infertile) couples. Most of
these eggs are used in artificial insemination (in vitro
fertilization). Egg donation is needed by women with
abnormalities in the reproductive system. Women, as young as 20
years, can experience menopause. Some women were born with
mal-developed ovaries or without ovaries. Another reason for egg
donation is for the benefit of those women who underwent hysterectomy or have
reproductive problems. Other women with genetic disorder or gay
couples can benefit from egg donation.
Egg Donor’s Criteria and Motivation
Egg
donors are screened both physically and mentally to assure of the soundness of
the eggs. Every egg donor is required to sign an informed consent
before the start of insemination. Egg donors agree to give up any
claim of ownership to the egg. Most egg donors come from donor
registries and others are provided by couples who want to submit to artificial
insemination. After signing the informed consent, the donor
undergoes IVF simulation and egg retrieval procedure. After
retrieving the egg, the sperm is then combined with the ova and is placed in
the laboratory for several days. When the embryo is formed, it is
then placed in the recipient’s uterus to be carried for 9 months and treat the
baby as her own.
Egg
donors have only two reasons for motivation. Some women served as
volunteers to help couples who want to have a family. They like the
feeling of helping others without asking in anything return. On the
other hand, some women are attracted to the handsome monetary compensation offered
by many health institutions.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Egg Donation
Definitely, egg donors are of
great benefit to their recipients. But donors and recipients still
encounter problems after insemination. Donors can suffer from
hemorrhage or abnormal production of egg cells becomes of hormonal replacement
therapies. They can result to hyper-ovulation or liver
failure. Apparently, most donors increase their risk to ovarian
cancer and early menopause.
On the
other hand, recipients are at risk for communicable diseases.
In
order to avail of the monetary compensation for egg donations, some donors
conceal their true reputation.
Sometimes,
physicians accidentally place two or more eggs in the recipient’s
uterus. That’s why multiple births are common effects of egg
donation.
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