MORE HOME OUR TEAM ABOUT US SERVICES PATIENTS BLOG All About Egg Donation NOVA IVF Blog All About Egg Donation Tweet For women who are encountering certain fertility issues, donated eggs can provide the missing piece to the fertility puzzle. At NOVA IVF, we routinely handle both sides of the egg donation process — donating and receiving. Under the expert guidance of fertility specialists Drs. Meera Shah and Richard Schmidt, our practice helps women safely navigate the egg donation process for the best possible chances of success. Here’s a closer look at egg donation. Why donor eggs? There are many reasons women turn to donor eggs to build their families, including: Early or premature menopause Ovarian failure Advanced age Poor egg quality Recurrent pregnancy loss Lack of response to ovarian stimulation In some cases, women may have tried in vitro fertilization (IVF) with no success, which may be due to a problem with their eggs. A donor of your choice If you have an egg donor in mind, our first step is to perform an extensive evaluation of the egg donor’s health. For your best chances of success, we recommend donors who are in their 20s, which is when egg viability is usually highest. We do our part and extensively screen and test your donor to ensure that she’s healthy on all fronts, including genetically. Through blood tests and other analyses, we screen for more than 100 genetic diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and other health issues that may affect the health of her eggs. Once we’re satisfied that your chosen donor meets our stringent criteria, we begin the egg donation process with your donor, which is exactly like the IVF process you may have already been through. Choosing an anonymous donor If you don’t have an egg donor in mind, there are many agencies from which to choose viable eggs. Rest assured, all reputable agencies perform the same evaluations that we do here at NOVA IVF to ensure that you receive the healthiest eggs possible. These eggs are frozen, and we receive them here at our practice, where we perform the IVF and implantation. If you’re unsure where to start in your search, we’re happy to help. We have relationships with many outstanding egg donation agencies. Donating your eggs If you want to donate eggs anonymously to help women achieve their dreams, we can help here, too. After extensively evaluating your health as we described above and establishing your candidacy, we start you on a hormone regimen to stimulate your ovaries. Shortly before we retrieve your eggs, we give you an injection that helps your eggs to mature. The retrieval process itself is very quick: Using ultrasound guidance, we thread a needle into your ovaries and aspirate the eggs. At this point, your role in the egg donation process comes to an end, as another woman’s journey begins. If you’re interested in learning more about egg donation from either side of the fence, please contact our office in Mountain View, California, to set up an appointment. You Might Also Enjoy... Interested in Freezing Your Eggs? Important Factors to Consider You’re not ready to build a family quite yet, but you want to ensure that when you’re ready, your eggs are, too. Egg freezing can certainly provide insurance, but you should consider a few factors beforehand. Giving Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Expect Like many states, California has seen a concerning jump in COVID-19 infections and coronavirus-related hospitalizations, putting everyone on high alert again, including expectant families. Here’s what we know. What Can You Learn From PGD Genetic Testing? When you come to the decision to try in vitro fertilization, you’ve likely been on a long road full of frustration and disappointment. To increase your chances for success, PGD genetic testing can play an invaluable role. Diagnostic Procedures to Help Determine Your IVF Protocol When you encounter fertility problems, you're no stranger to diagnostic testing as you try to identify the source of the problem. If in vitro fertilization is the best path forward, there are a few more tests you may have to take. When to Consider a Surrogate You want a child, but carrying a baby to term is not an option. At this stage of your family-building dreams, you have two options: adoption or surrogacy. Here, we explore the latter. Understanding Sperm Motility Of the 10-15% of couples who run into fertility problems, a third of these cases stem from male infertility. While there are many factors that can lead to problems with male infertility, we explore sperm motility here. Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us NOVA IVF, Mountain View, CA Phone (appointments): 650-325-6682 Phone (general inquiries): 650-325-6682 Address: 2500 Hospital Dr, Building 7, Mountain View, CA 94040