What is IVF with EGG DONATION?
The desire to experience the joy of pregnancy and the bond that forms between a mother and her child during pregnancy is powerful and natural. If you have exhausted all other fertility treatment options with your own eggs – including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in natural cycle treatments – our IVF with Egg Donation treatment could help you become a mother with the help of an egg donor.
Given that donor eggs are young and healthy, IVF with Egg Donation is a simple treatment and has the highest success rates. We know how important it is that your future baby physically resembles you and your family, which is why we specialise in finding even the rarest phenotype donors
What makes our Egg Donation treatment better?
Extensive donor database
We have one of the most extensive databases for the selection of egg donors with different phenotypes
(e.g. height, eye colour and blood type).
Access to only the best quality donor Thorough Donor Eligibility Screening
Every single one of our donors undergoes rigorous medical and psychological screening to ensure the best quality oocytes and overall success of the treatment. We insist that each donor is between the ages of 18 and 30 years old to ensure superior egg quality, is in a perfect state of health, doesn’t suffer from any STIs (sexually transmitted infections) or genetic diseases, to ensure superior egg quality.
Designed for you
You are unique, as is your body. As a boutique fertility clinic, we focus our attention on one patient at a time.
This means that we personalise your treatment to your needs. A one-size-fits-all solution is simply not an option.
High success rate
IVF with egg donation is the most effective Assisted Reproduction technique. Success on the first attempt is common.
Is IVF with Egg Donation right for me?
Yes. And we have the figures to prove it. IVF success rates using donor eggs are encouraging and you can
definitely benefit from IVF with Egg Donation if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 50.
- Are physically capable of carrying a baby.
- Are experiencing age-related fertility decline.
- Are experiencing premature ovarian failure.
- Are the carrier of a hereditary or chromosomic disease and need donor eggs to conceive a healthy baby.
- Have undergone radiation and/or chemotherapy treatment or surgical removal of the ovaries.
- Have been diagnosed with Low Ovarian Reserve.
- Have been diagnosed with Endometriosis.
- Have had persistently poor-quality eggs and embryos during previous IVF cycles.
- Haven’t enjoyed success with traditional fertility treatments.
*IVF with Egg Donation can be recommended at any age depending on your overall health and circumstances.
Contact us to discuss which treatment option is the best choice for you.
How IVF with Egg Donation works
Naturally, your dedicated NatuVitro specialist will have an in-depth conversation with you that is
appropriate to your specific fertility needs. But here is a simplified version of how IVF with Egg Donation works.
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PHASE 1
Egg Donor Selection
Based on your phenotype, we select the best egg donor for you. We manually search for a perfect match to your physical characteristics and once chosen, the donor will undergo a rigorous screening process.
PHASE 2
Semen Processing
If your partner’s sperm has not been previously frozen and stored, it would now be collected and prepared for the IVF procedure in the lab. If you are using donor sperm, it has already been prepared and frozen by the donor sperm bank. We take safety and traceability extremely seriously. Our IVF lab is equipped with one of the most sophisticated double security systems (among others), designed to eliminate any handling errors.
PHASE 3
Egg Donor Retrieval
The well-being of our donors is important to us and we go to great lengths to make sure that their involvement goes smoothly and safely. Time and again, we’ve seen how the opportunity to help another woman conceive, brings these incredible donors great joy.
Before we retrieve the eggs, we screen the donor to make sure that she is medically, psychologically and legally fit. Once approved, we promote multiple follicle growth via respectful ovarian stimulation. Once the follicles have reached their optimal maturation, we carefully retrieve them and select the best quality oocytes for you.
PHASE 4
Blastocysts Creation
Using Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), our highly skilled embryologist injects a single sperm using a micro-needle directly into the egg. Inside the protected environment of the EmbryoScope Flex Incubator ®, they develop into a blastocyst (day-5 embryo).
PHASE 5
Blastocysts Freezing
Your 100% unaltered blastocysts are now frozen (vitrified), which is necessary to synchronize with the implantation window. The vitrified blastocysts are safely stored until you are 100% ready for your transfer.
PHASE 6
Endometrial Preparation
Your endometrium is primed and prepared to make sure that your lining is in optimal condition to receive embryo transfer. We may use either the Natural-cycle or the Hormone-replacement therapy, guided by your preference.
PHASE 7
Embryo Transfer
Your embryo is gently deposited into your uterus. Guided by ultrasound, it is a risk-free and painless procedure that is carried out in the comfort of our tranquil transfer room. No anaesthesia is required.
PHASE 8
Pregnancy
15 days after transfer, we take a blood pregnancy test. You will also have a follow-up appointment where we check in to see how you are feeling physically and emotionally and talk about the next steps.
What does treatment cost?
Package 1
NatuVitro Donors
Minimum 1 grade A or grade B blastocyst transfer guaranteed
1 year storage
Does not include:
Medicine
Donor Eggs
Mandatory blood tests required by law
All inclusive €5,500
Additional Add-Ons:
Package 2
Package Includes:
NatuVitro Donors
Minimum 2 grade A or grade B blastocyst transfer guaranteed
1 year storage
Does not include:
Medicine
Donor Eggs
Mandatory blood tests required by law
All inclusive €7,500
Additional Add-Ons:
Package 3
Package Includes:
NatuVitro Donors
Minimum 3 grade A or grade B blastocyst transfer guaranteed
1 year storage
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Does not include:
Medicine
Donor Eggs
Mandatory blood tests required by law
All inclusive €9,000
Additional Add-Ons:
Package 4
Package Includes:
Pregnancy Guaranteed
Unlimited blastocyst transfer as needed to get a live birth within two years. Full refund if not successful in 2 two years.
2 year storage
Does not include:
Medicine
Donor Eggs
Mandatory blood tests required by law
All inclusive €35,000
Additional Add-Ons:
Package 5
1 x Thawing
1 x ICSI
1 x blastocyst culture
1 x blastocyst freezing
1 x transfer with lining preparation
1 year storage
Does not include:
Medicine
Donor Eggs
Mandatory blood tests required by law
All inclusive €5,000
Additional Add-Ons:
For all packages there is Mandatory Screening:
Hscopy
(not covered)
Our promise to you
The NatuVitro approach to IVF is natural, transparent, convenient and simple. Before you embark on any treatment with us, you will know exactly how much your journey will cost. No hidden extras. No surprises.
The same principle applies to our egg-donation programme. We also offer a pregnancy guarantee with a full refund should you not conceive within two years. To find out if you’re eligible for this refund agreement, please get in touch to learn more.
Common Questions
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What screening do your donors undergo?
We have a highly selective and comprehensive screening process. Prospective donors complete a detailed questionnaire that’s reviewed by our team. Those who meet specific criteria will be invited to complete the additional screening, which involves meetings with our coordinator, a reproductive endocrinologist, a psychologist and a genetic counsellor.
The reproductive endocrinologist screens the donor from a medical perspective, while our psychologist screens the donor from a psychological perspective. Our board-certified genetic counsellor screens for a family history of birth defects or hereditary diseases by taking a comprehensive family history.
The prospective donor also undergoes a physical exam, cultures and blood tests to rule out infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, gonorrhoea and chlamydia. In addition, our donors are tested for their blood type and are screened for cystic fibrosis and inherited disorders related to haemoglobin, such as sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia, depending on ethnicity.
How long does the IVF with Egg Donation process take?
This is an extremely quick and simple process. You will need to visit us for 1 day for us to collect and freeze the sperm, complete the necessary paperwork and undergo a physical exam. Another separate day is needed for the transfer. All of this can be worked out according to your schedule and availability.
Is the embryo transfer painful?
The procedure has been likened to that of a pap smear. Some women may experience discomfort when the speculum is being inserted and others from having a full bladder, which is required to make the embryo transfer easier for the specialist. Overall, the procedure is quick and the bladder may be emptied right away.
Where are my embryos stored and for how long?
At NatuVitro, we understand that preserving eggs, sperm, and embryos for our patients is a significant responsibility that requires the highest care and consideration. As a result, we have state-of-the-art secure-access rooms with sensors and alarms that are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week so we can store what you require, for as long as you require.
Treatment Options
Artificial Insemination in Natural Cycle
Artificial Insemination (AI) – also known as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) – is when healthy washed sperm is introduced directly inside the uterus when you are ovulating. This greatly improves your chances of conceiving without having sexual intercourse.
Natural Cycle IVF
Natural Cycle in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an advanced alternative to conventional intrauterine insemination (IUI). It can be done in subsequent cycles without your body needing rest in between so you can make the most of the time you have. At the time of ovulation, we aspirate one natural egg in a simple procedure that doesn’t require anaesthesia.
Natural Reciprocal IVF
Reciprocal in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Natural Cycle, or Natural Reception of Oocytes from the Partner (ROPA), enables a woman to carry the fertilized egg of her female partner. The genetic mother is typically younger than 38 and has had no fertility issues, while the mother carrying the baby can be up to age 50.
Mild IVF treatment
Mild in vitro fertilisation (IVF), also known as mini IVF, is our advanced alternative to conventional IVF. It is a good treatment to explore if you are under 45, have a low or very Low Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis or other similar reproductive obstacles, and have been told that you can no longer use your own eggs in traditional infertility treatments.
IVF with Egg Donation
The desire to experience the joy of pregnancy and the bond that forms between a mother and her child during pregnancy is powerful and natural. If you have exhausted all other fertility treatment options with your own eggs – including Mild IVF – our IVF with Egg Donation treatment could help you become a mother with the help of an egg donor.
Ferti Freeze
Ferti Freeze, also known as Female Fertility Preservation, Social Egg Freezing or Oocyte Cryopreservation, is a technique used to preserve your current fertility by retrieving your eggs in their current healthy and quality condition. Your eggs are frozen (vitrified) and safely stored for when the time is right for you.