Candidates for Infertility Treatment with Donor Eggs

Infertility treatment that combines donor eggs with in vitro fertilization (IVF) can help couples who are not able to conceive on their own. Couples who have tried unsuccessfully to become pregnant, especially when other infertility treatments have failed, and who are in overall good health are typically good candidates for IVF with donor eggs.

Infertility Problems

Certain infertility causes also make couples good candidates for treatment with donor eggs. These infertility causes for women include:

• Premature menopause occurring before the age of 40
• Diminished ovarian reserve - an age-related decline in fertility that typical occurs after the age of 40, but may occur in younger women
• Inability to produce eggs or production of poor-quality eggs
• Failure to become pregnant after other infertility treatments, such as fertility drugs
• Carrier of genetic abnormalities
• Endometriosis

Some fertility clinics also have age restrictions and won't accept women for infertility treatment after the age of 50 or 55. Clinics may also consider a woman's medical history to determine if she is a good candidate to receive a donor egg. Couples should be emotionally prepared for the treatment process. Infertility treatment with donor eggs and in vitro fertilization can be a time-consuming, stressful, and an expensive endeavor, often requiring the need for infertility treatment financing.

Contact a Fertility Specialist in Your Area

Both women and men can have fertility problems that make it difficult to conceive. Therefore, it is important to have the cause of your infertility diagnosed by a specialist to determine whether IVF with donor eggs is the right treatment option for you. Use DocShop to find a fertility specialist in your area who can answer all of your questions about infertility treatment.