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Embryo Donation Explained: What You Need to Know
Every parent wants their child to be sure of their origin story. It is widely acknowledged that adopted children are prone to deep emotional instability due to the fact that their biological parents abandoned them and made them go through the adoption process. Traditional adoption often does not allow determining the health of biological parents, their social background and lifestyle choices either.
When a couple seeking parenthood is completely infertile, there is a modern alternative presented by the reproductive medicine. Embryo donation is a progressive treatment method that opens up new possibilities for creating a family.
Pursuing embryo donation is a decision that comes with a great number of indisputable advantages. The concept allows for nurturing mother-child bond from the very first days and has no impact on the child’s psychological wellbeing. The child is born into a loving family where they will grow up. With donation, you can also choose your donors based on your preferences.
Embryo donation is a process where an embryo is created in a round of in vitro fertilization (IVF). During the creation of embryos, donor sperm and egg are combined outside the body in a laboratory setting. After fertilization and embryo culture are complete, the blastocysts are frozen for the later use by another person or couple.
At NGC, donor embryos are created with the purpose of making them available to patients struggling with infertility. Our donor embryos are conceived using donor gametes only (zero patient biomaterial). Donated embryos have to have a very particular number of characteristics defined by The Decree №803-N issued by the Russian Healthcare committee.
- Initial consultation. Meeting with a fertility specialist who will confirm the diagnosis, explain the stages of embryo donation protocol and answer all questions.
- Medical screening. Health assessment of the patient, including testing for infectious diseases and somatic investigations.
- Donor embryo selection. At NGC, patients receive access to the clinic’s own online embryo database.
- Transfer of frozen embryos. After the recipient's endometrium is fully prepared for transfer, the embryos are transferred to the recipient's uterus.
Important. Next Generation Clinic provides comprehensive blastocyst donation treatment, ensuring your full safety and comfort throughout the journey.
In Russia, embryo donation is regulated by the law on assisted reproductive technologies, which provides for the rights and responsibilities of all parties.
- In Russia, 99% of donation cases involve the use of donor gametes. Egg and sperm from certified donors (aged younger than 35) are mixed in the laboratory to create donor embryos. This approach is considered the safest infertility treatment option. The clinic takes full responsibility for donor compliance.
- In Russia, it is very hard to donate embryos to another couple. This is a legally and medically complex procedure since the couple willing to do so have to formally match a very strict set of requirements originally designed for donors.
- Egg and sperm donors from whom the embryos initially come can neither make any legal claims considering the baby in the future nor have an impact on their upbringing.
A number of countries have different legal regulations governing embryo donation. It is important to familiarize yourself with the legislation of the country in which the procedure will be carried out.
- In the US and Europe, to donate embryos left after an IVF cycle is considered modern and ethical.
- Using an embryo remaining after someone else's IVF program is an accessible pathway to parenthood.
- The law provides for age and other restrictions on the use of materials provided by former IVF patients. These may differ from what is legally acceptable in Russia (all donors must be aged 35 or younger).
- In case the donation process is non-anonymous, a clear agreement on responsibilities regarding the future child has to be drafted and signed.
The best option for time-efficient, safe and legal procedure without complications is to use the services of NGC clinic, which guarantees you a high-quality donor embryo program. We ensure full compliance of our donors and the lack of any legal responsibilities between you and any 3rd party.
With clinical pregnancy rates of 50% per untested blastocyst transfer and 62% per tested blastocyst transfer achieved by NGC’s team, embryo adoption is an attractive option for those willing to use this reproductive technology to expand their family.
At NGC, embryo donation is very cost-effective, starting at just €2,390. One can choose their egg and sperm donor and browse detailed profiles online.
Emabrking on an embryo donation journey is often accompanied by a rollercoaster of emotions. The donation process can be stressful if the intended parent has already had a negative pregnancy experience. One may want to follow these tips:
- Discuss feelings and expectations with your partner and loved ones
- Stay fully informed about the donation process by speaking with your fertility doctor and IVF coordinator
- Work with a psychologist or counselor who specializes in reproductive issues
- Find support groups and connect with people who have already been through the process
- Practice stress reduction techniques and take care of your emotional well-being
Remember, it may take at least several months for fertility treatment to become successful. Overcoming stress is important to not give up on your desire to become parents.
Reproductive medicine offers unique opportunities for couples wishing to become parents. This process requires a careful approach, knowledge and understanding of aspects, including medical, emotional, legal and ethical. NGC Clinic provides a comprehensive embryo donation service, demonstrating professionalism and support throughout the process.
Doctors and embryologists of the NGC clinic are experienced, qualified and respected members of the IVF community. We strive for perfection, have scientific publications and a record of successful international presence. Our approach allows NGC to achieve high rates of successful completion of the process and increase patient safety. We value our reputation the most.
Please note. If you are considering donation, contact NGC Clinic. We offer all services to help you make an informed choice and navigate this journey with confidence and peace of mind. Achieving a live birth is easy with our full medical supervision and support during early pregnancy.