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Egg Donation After 40: Your Guide to Motherhood

With the introduction of new technologies in IVF programs, the age of women who are able to give birth is gradually increasing. Using donor eggs provides an opportunity to bypass the problem of aging and the decline in the ability to conceive naturally. After forty, egg donation guarantees the possibility of conceiving a healthy child. In recent years, statistics have shown a steady trend towards an increase in the popularity of using donor eggs by women over 40.

Note. NGC Clinic will help improve fertility and overcome infertility problems. Personnel training and equipment of the NGC reproductive center make it possible to solve problems of any complexity in the shortest possible time.

Pregnancy problems after 40

Today, the use of donor eggs implanted during the IVF cycle opens up a lot of opportunities for women who have crossed the 40-year mark. A donor providing viable eggs helps many couples experience the joy of having a child. It is impossible to put a price on the miracle that a donor gives to people with low fertility. Having reached the pinnacle of career growth, having strengthened her financial situation, a woman after 40 faces other problems. She wants to experience the joys of motherhood, but the problem of infertility stands in the way. NGC Clinic will help women who are faced with:

  • problems with the body's production of healthy eggs (lowered egg quality);
  • early menopause;
  • a long history of various genetic problems;
  • low efficiency of other methods of ovarian treatment;
  • hormonal imbalance.

At the NGC reproductive center, each visitor is treated as a close friend or relative. Therefore, patients undergo treatment in the most comfortable conditions, and infertility problems in women in their 40s are quickly resolved.

Biological factors

Age brings its own negative changes to the functioning of the reproductive system. By the age of 40, the quality and quantity of eggs decreases sharply. The possibility of getting pregnant drops to 5%. Only a donor can solve the problem. With the decrease in ovarian reserves after forty, the risk of chromosomal changes that can negatively affect the health of the baby increases sharply. Therefore, conception with the help of IVF programs is the only way to get pregnant and give birth after 40. The diagram shows how the statistics of successful fertilization changes with age.

After:

  • 35 years, the birth rate is within 37%;
  • 37 years, a drop to 30%;
  • 40 years, 27%;
  • 42 is at 10%;
  • 44 within 4%;
  • Over 44 years old - only 1%.

In order for the IVF cycle success rate to be as high as possible, it is better not to postpone visiting a reproductive center.

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As a woman ages, various fertility issues arise. By the age of 41-42, time is of the essence. Going for donor egg IVF with a reputable clinic is the best way forward.
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Emotional factors

In adulthood, people take having children more responsibly. Therefore, the emotional factor plays an important role in decision-making. Despite the difficulties with having a child after 40, the number of pregnancies during this period is steadily increasing. A woman should feel the support of her family, loved ones, and friends. In this case, the donor program will definitely give a positive result and help her become a mother. Consultations with an in vitro fertilization specialist will help you get pregnant, carry and give birth to a baby.

Physical factors

Unfortunately, persistence and determination alone are not enough in the fight against low fertility

Very often, over the years, the medical history turns into a list of various diseases that negatively affect the functioning of the reproductive organs.

  • After 40, the quality of eggs drops sharply, which reduces the probability of pregnancy to 5%.
  • Aging of the uterus increases the risk of miscarriage.
  • Chronic diseases negatively affect the ability to bear and give birth to a healthy baby.
  • The risk of complications during pregnancy increases.

Fortunately, the recipient can use the services of the NGC clinic and use a donor egg to overcome the problems associated with the aging of the body.

Important. Before using the IVF program, be sure to consult a reproductive doctor. Having collected anamnesis, carefully studying the results of analyzes and tests, he will offer the most effective treatment program. 

Egg donation as a solution

After 40, the body's production of eggs ready for fertilization drops sharply. In some women, it disappears completely. In this case, an egg donor is the only way to overcome infertility and conceive a child.

  • The large database of the NGC clinic will simplify the choice of an egg donor. Before donating eggs, all donors undergo a thorough medical examination and are tested for the absence of genetic abnormalities.
  • A photo of the donor, information about education, health status, and personal characteristics help make a choice.
  • PGT after fertilization of eggs and embryo biopsy completely eliminates the risk of abnormalities in the chromosomal set and increases implantation success rates.


A well-trained person at the NGC reproductive center can easily cope with any task and help overcome low fertility.

Finding a donor and a clinic

Modern women often prefer to first build a career and create a solid financial foundation, and only then think about a child. Therefore, the trend of late pregnancy after 40 years is steadily growing. Reproductive centers help to combat the problems of declining fertility at this age. The NGC Clinic occupies a leading position in the IVF market due to its well-trained, experienced staff and the widespread use of the most advanced methodologies.

Finding a donor and a clinic

Modern women often prefer to first build a career and create a solid financial foundation, and only then think about a child. Therefore, the trend of late pregnancy after 40 years is steadily growing. Reproductive centers help to combat the problems of declining fertility at this age. The NGC Clinic occupies a leading position in the IVF market due to its well-trained, experienced staff and the widespread use of the most advanced methodologies.

Explanation of the process

Approximately 15% of couples around the world cannot conceive a child naturally and the percentage is steadily increasing. The reasons for the negative statistics are different. Hormonal imbalance, decreased patency of the fallopian tubes, chronic urogenital diseases, and other problems affect the reproductive abilities of the body. In this case, an egg donor is the way to overcome infertility. You can get a detailed answer to the question of what to do if fertility has decreased during a consultation with a reproductive doctor at the NGC clinic.

Advantages

An egg donor makes it possible to effectively cope with the difficulties that have arisen.

  • Egg donors pass rigorous medical screening and psychological examination before they are allowed to donate. It makes donor egg usage very safe
  • A donor egg fertilized by the spouse's sperm allow the baby to be genetically related to you
  • You will finally overcome the difficulties and learn all the joys of motherhood
  • The risk of transmitting genetic disease is reduced thanks to NextGen21 donor screening implemented by NGC
  • You will be able to give birth to several children who will be genuine siblings.

Important considerations

An egg donor makes it possible to effectively cope with the difficulties that have arisen.

  • A donor cell fertilized by the spouse's sperm makes the born baby yours for the family.
  • Learning the joy of parenthood despite natural obstacles.
  • There is no danger of transmitting genetic diseases.
  • The ability to give birth to several children.
  • Donor material is taken only after a thorough medical and psychological examination.

Please note. Donation is recommended after unsuccessful IVF cycles, lack of ovulation, with low quality of your own germ cells. After 40, reproductive specialists recommend using donor cells. This increases the success of in vitro fertilization.

Donor selection criteria

The NGC Clinic database offers a solid selection of egg donors. The recipient gets access to all the information important for making a decision. When choosing a donor, pay attention to the following parameters.

  1. Age. The average age of a donor is 18-35 years. It is best if the donor is 20-29 years old and the woman has successfully given birth.
  2. Build. It is better if the donor's physical parameters are as closely compatible as possible with the recipient woman.
  3. Hair color, voice, nose shape and other distinctive features are in the donor's file. You can see his or her photo as a child there.
  4. Education. Information about education, intellectual level and other important parameters must be provided when choosing a donor.

You can spend a lot of time choosing the ideal donor. There is no need to rush in this matter. But as a result, you will have a child who has the features of the parents and is distinguished by excellent health, intelligence and abilities.

Please note: The importance of Rh-factor and blood type shouldn’t be overestimated. Rh-negative patients can choose an Rh-negative or Rh-positive donor. Blood type only matters if you are not planning to reveal the fact that you had a donor program. 

Choosing a clinic

When choosing a clinic to go to for infertility treatment, you need to very carefully study all the offers and choose the most suitable option. The NGC Reproductive Center meets the most stringent requirements.

  • Efficiency. A high number of successful IVF cycles. You can see the data dynamics on the official website.
  • Impeccable reputation. It is enough to read positive reviews to be convinced of excellent service.
  • Qualifications of personnel. Doctors and nursing staff regularly improve their level of training by attending various conferences, seminars, presentations.
  • Use of new technologies. The NGC Clinic closely monitors the emergence of new technologies and quickly implements them.
  • Additional opportunities. A wide range of services makes it possible to cope with any problems of infertility and low fertility.
  • Honest approach. The reproductive doctor will listen carefully, collect anamnesis, prescribe laboratory tests. Then he will offer the best solution, explaining in detail what risks you may face.
  • Comfort. The attitude towards patients is careful. Everyone understands the delicacy of the problem and does everything so that the visitor feels support at every stage of treatment.

It is necessary to remember. When choosing a clinic and a donor, there is no need to rush. Study all the offers in detail and choose the best option for yourself.

Preparation for the procedure

IVF treatment after 40 requires careful planning. All risks should be eliminated ahead of the preparation.

  1. Start with an online consultation with a NGC’s reproductive doctor. Provide the existing medical reports and follow the specialist’s advice:
  2. We typically request a mammogram and pelvic scan to be conducted. Some other investigations may also be proposed.
  3. Based on the results of the ultrasound examination, the necessity of conducting hysteroscopy or laparoscopy will be assessed.

Please check this guide to understand the core stages of donor egg IVF.

Before the IVF procedure with a donor egg, recipients must undergo a thorough examination.

  • Blood test to detect possible infection with hepatitis, syphilis or HIV.
  • Determination of blood type and Rh factor.
  • PCR smear to determine infection of the urogenital tract with chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis.
  • Microscopic examination of the smear for the presence of harmful flora.
  • ECG.
  • Fluorography.
  • Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and other internal organs.
  • Examination of the mammary glands.
  • Examination of a smear of the cervical canal.
  • Consultations with specialists.

Blood tests

  • Biochemistry.
  • Coagulogram.
  • Hormones and antibodies to the rubella virus.

Men need a spermogram and an andrologist consultation.

In addition to medical indications, you should radically change your lifestyle before the IVF cycle.

  • Follow the daily routine. Eat at a certain time. Rest at least 8 hours a day.
  • Walk in the fresh air as much as possible.
  • Bring your weight to the optimal one for your age.
  • Eliminate tobacco and alcohol.
  • Physical activity, training should be agreed upon with a reproductive specialist.
  • A specialist will select the vitamins that need to be taken according to the prescribed dosages and time.

You must take the test responsibly and be sure to undergo all examinations prescribed by the reproductive specialist. The more complete the anamnesis, the more effective the IVF cycle.

Emotional and practical considerations

It is impossible to brush aside the emotional and practical problems associated with the use of donor eggs.

  • Recipients are often concerned that they are not the biological parents. This is where psychologists come to the rescue. In essence, after the pregnancy, gestation, childbirth, and breastfeeding you will have no doubts that the baby is yours and only yours. 
  • A long period of preparation and a long search for a donor often cause anxiety, stress, and depression. The support of relatives, friends, and psychologists is important here.
  • Significant costs require a solid financial safety net. It is necessary to calculate everything and find out the amount of expenses.

Most women stop thinking about the fact that a donor egg was used for IVF within a year. If necessary, you can use the help of support groups for women who have undergone this procedure. The lack of a 100% genetic connection ceases to bother you over time. The child born has long become yours and discomforting emotional experiences disappear without a trace. 

Emotional preparation

Having found out that you cannot do without donor eggs in the fight against infertility, emotional difficulties may arise at the first stage. Fear and anxiety that you cannot conceive a child with a 100% genetic link can become a serious problem. Support from loved ones and the help of an experienced psychologist will help you overcome a difficult period. Keep in mind that using a donor for an IVF cycle is not only a medical problem, but also an emotional one. Pay more attention to love, care, and support for your growing baby. Focus less on genetics.

Practical advice

You can overcome a difficult period of fighting infertility by preparing in advance for the inevitability of the decision made. Internally decide that there are difficulties that you will have to cope with and confidently go towards achieving your goal.

  • Accept that in order to become a parent, you cannot do without a donor. This is a normal part of the IVF cycle process.
  • An open conversation with your partner and developing a common decision on using donor eggs will have a positive effect on your emotional background.
  • Realize that genetic connections are only a small part of normal family relationships. Think about love and upbringing, not genetic connections.
  • Support from family and friends is an important part of forming a stable psychological background when deciding to use donor eggs.
  • Think in advance about how to tell your grown child if it becomes necessary that donor eggs were used to conceive him/her.
  • An experienced psychotherapist can help you resolve the difficulties that have arisen if you cannot overcome your fears on your own.

Important. Consider the emotional aspects and carefully prepare for the upcoming challenges. Internal awareness and acceptance of your choice will remove most fears.

Conclusion

Getting pregnant after 40 naturally can be difficult. This is where reproductive centers come to the rescue. The NGC Clinic offers ideal conditions to its patients. Each visitor feels the care of the staff, support and desire to solve fertility problems as quickly as possible. When planning to cope with childlessness with the help of IVF, study the essence of the method in detail. You need to emotionally prepare for a difficult period. Calculate how much money you will need. If treatment with IVF with donor eggs does not give results, consider alternative options.

FAQs


What are the chances of succeeding with own eggs after 40?

Statistics inexorably show that the older a woman gets, the lower the chances of a successful IVF cycle. After forty, this is around 19%, and by 44, this is no more than 1%.

How long does the egg donation process take?

Normally, it takes 2 months to get to the frozen embryo transfer stage.

What qualities should I look for in an egg donor?

Here, everyone decides for themselves what to give preference to: facial features, height, personal traits and other aspects are all a part of our donor questionnaire.  

What are the risks associated with egg donation and IVF?

Since after 40 fertility declines, several IVFs with own eggs may be needed. Although it may take a lot of time to adjust the mindset, after 40, women need to consider egg donation as the best way forward.

What disqualifies you for egg donation?

Every situation is considered individually. Severe uterine pathology, cancer and other complicated health conditions can make planning an egg donation program impossible.

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