In recent years, there has been a significant global increase in the number of couples and women facing fertility issues. Additionally, the average age of women turning to assisted reproduction treatments has risen considerably, both in Greece and throughout Europe. As a result, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with egg donation has increasingly become the treatment that helps many couples and women achieve their dream of having a child.
This process involves using eggs from a healthy donor who meets all the necessary medical and legal criteria. The donor’s eggs are fertilized and then transferred into the uterus of the woman who wishes to become a mother.
Let’s take a closer look at the main cases in which IVF with egg donation is recommended:
1. Premature Menopause
Premature menopause occurs in women under the age of 40, when the ovaries stop functioning and producing eggs, making it difficult to conceive naturally. If you have experienced premature menopause, egg donation offers a real chance to become a mother, as a healthy embryo created with donor eggs can be transferred into your uterus via IVF.
2. Fertility Issues Due to Chemotherapy or Radiation
Chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer can cause permanent ovarian damage. If you have undergone such treatments without the opportunity to preserve your fertility beforehand (e.g., through egg freezing), egg donation can restore hope, enabling you to become a mother through IVF and experience the joy of parenthood.
3. Ovarian Dysfunction
Age greatly affects both the quality and quantity of a woman’s eggs. If you are over 40–45 years old, conceiving—even with IVF—can become very difficult. In such cases, IVF with egg donation is often recommended, as it can significantly increase your chances of success and bring you closer to your goal of having a baby.
4. Poor Response to Ovarian Stimulation Medications
If your ovaries respond poorly to hormonal stimulation treatments and your ovarian reserve is extremely low, egg donation may be the most suitable and safe alternative to consider.
5. Multiple Failed IVF Attempts Without Clear Cause
Couples and women who have undergone several unsuccessful IVF cycles without a known medical explanation may benefit from egg donation. It can notably improve the likelihood of achieving a successful pregnancy.
6. History of Multiple Miscarriages
Repeated miscarriages may be linked to the quality of the eggs. If you have suffered multiple pregnancy losses due to chromosomal abnormalities in your eggs, egg donation can be a more reliable option. Using healthy donor eggs through IVF reduces the risk of miscarriage and increases the chances of a successful pregnancy.
IVF with egg donation offers hope and the possibility of pursuing motherhood for women facing serious obstacles on their fertility journey.
Trust an experienced specialist, Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis, to guide you with compassion and expertise.
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