Egg donation is a relatively new technology in the field of infertility treatment. It affords new hope to previously infertile women who have poor egg quality or quantity. Egg donation involves the removal of eggs or oocytes from one woman (the egg donor or donor) and placing them into the uterus of another woman (the recipient). This can be beneficial for a variety of reasons.

Egg donation provides hope if you are suffering from premature ovarian failure, if you have had your ovaries removed for whatever reason, if you have been through menopause, or for any other reason you are unable to ovulate. It can also be used if for some reason you cannot use your own eggs, as in the case of genetic problems or concerns.

Pregnancy rates with egg donation vary, but are much higher for many couples than doing in vitro fertilization (IVF) with their own eggs. This can be due to the factors that are causing your infertility, or simply the fact that the donors are typically younger and are more likely to have a higher degree of fertility. Always be sure to ask about the donor egg success rates of your particular fertility center before starting the process.