Double gamete donation IVF is a fertility treatment that consists of performing in vitro fertilisation using eggs and sperm from anonymous donors. This option allows patients to achieve pregnancy without using their own gametes.
The double gamete donation IVF process is similar to an egg donation treatment combined with donor sperm. In this case, the egg donor undergoes ovarian stimulation and egg collection, and the eggs obtained are fertilised with a semen sample from an anonymous donor. The recipient usually undergoes hormonal preparation of the endometrium before embryo transfer.
Egg and sperm donors are medically screened, and donor allocation is carried out according to applicable medical and phenotypic criteria and, where clinically indicated, genetic compatibility criteria.
DONORS
Sperm donors are selected from candidates over the age of 18 who are in good physical and psychological health and have good semen quality, with the aim of increasing the chances of treatment success.
Gamete donors must be in good physical and psychological health. In addition, they undergo genetic testing to check that they are not carriers of genetic diseases and have no family history of hereditary disorders. Finally, they must test negative in serological screening for infectious diseases.
Donors are allocated taking into account the phenotypic and immunological characteristics of the patients undergoing treatment.
PROCESS
At IVF-Life, we select sperm donors and egg donors based on the genetic, medical and physical compatibility criteria established for each patient.
We prepare the recipient's endometrium for embryo transfer, either through hormonal treatment or in line with her natural cycle, depending on the medical assessment.
The donor eggs are fertilised with donor sperm in our embryology laboratory. The resulting embryos are cultured until they reach the blastocyst stage. Their development and quality are assessed to select the most suitable embryo for transfer.
The selected embryo is transferred into the patient's womb through a straightforward procedure that does not usually require anaesthesia. Any remaining viable embryos may be vitrified for future treatment attempts.
In the days following embryo transfer, some patients may experience light vaginal spotting, which in certain cases could be associated with implantation bleeding. However, the presence or absence of spotting cannot confirm whether pregnancy has occurred.
Following embryo transfer, a blood test is performed to measure beta-hCG levels and determine whether pregnancy has occurred.
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If IVF with double gamete donation is unsuccessful, the medical team may consider changing donors. Other tests may also be performed on the patient to determine the cause of implantation failure or repeated miscarriages.
PATIENTS