Egg donor IVF is a fertility treatment option for those who can’t use their own eggs, for whatever reason. <br /> <br />While egg donor IVF means the intended mother will not be genetically related to her child, the intended father will be. (Unless a sperm donor is also being used.) <br /> <br />Here are some situations in which egg donor IVF may be required or recommended. <br /> <br />1. Age related infertility (most often for women age 40 or older) <br />2. A single male with a surrogate <br />3. Genetic disease risk on female partner’s side <br />4. Low ovarian reserves (indicated by very high FSH levels or a low antral follicle count) <br />5. Primary ovarian insufficiency (also known as premature ovarian failure) <br />6. Post-cancer treatment (if the ovaries or eggs were damaged or removed) <br />7. Repeated canceled IVF treatment due to poor or low ovarian response <br />8. Unexplained repeated IVF failure <br />9. Woman born without her ovaries due to a congenital anomaly <br /> <br />Where to Find an Egg Donor? <br /> <br />Your fertility doctor can discuss with you in detail your options for finding an egg donor. That said, there are a number of common sources. <br /> <br />Generally, eggs are borrowed from healthy women less than 30-35 years of age and who are not suffering from any illness or genetic disorders. <br /> <br />These young women, also called donors, are specially screened for AIDS and Hepatitis. Their family history is taken, to rule out any genetic problems. <br /> <br />The donor can be married or unmarried. However, married donors with children would be preferable, primarily because they will have established their ability to bare children. <br /> <br />Some things potential parents consider include: <br />- Overall health and wellness of the donor <br />- Physical appearance
