Donor eggs

[FlutteryButtery2]

Hi everyone,

we have just had a super failed ivf cycle - failed transfer and nothing to store out of 5 fertilised embryos

Were due to meet with our consultant in a few days time and have been discussing options going forward

I think we will try another round using my eggs and his sperm but odds are against us really

I suggested we maybe think about trying to use donor eggs and his sperm which would probably give us a better chance at “conceiving”

Has anyone done this and what is the process?

I would like to try and carry but if that fails we would also look into surrogacy - obviously last chance option sort of thing

Just don’t know what to think about and telling me to be positive and it won’t come to that is driving me insane - just want to hear from people who know what it’s like to walk this sh*y path

Thanks as always

Hi, sorry for your struggle. You would probably get more responses if you post it on the Donor Conception board.

We are walking down the DE route at the moment. We are with a Spanish clinic and so far two transfers with DE embryos have not been successful. It is a tough journey.

If you are considering this path then I would advise you check out the following website

https://www.dcnetwork.org/

In terms of the process, first you need to understand all possible implications including the effect it might have on the future offsprings.

Egg donation rules and regulations vary, so if you consider going abroad then please familiarise yourself with their rules which in many cases are very different from the UK. For example, donor anonymity.

Do research, have counselling and proceed only when you are emotionally ready and satisfied that this is the correct path for you.

There are two options, you can use frozen eggs or fresh eggs. Some clinics work only with fresh donor eggs eg they will find a donor and stimulate her and retrieve the eggs for you to use. Some clinics only use frozen eggs from egg banks. As I am doing it in Spain, I am not fully aware of the process in the UK. Hopefully someone else will be able to advise.

Best of luck in whatever you decide!

@Serendipity24 thank you, I shall have a look at the link you’ve posted and repost my question into the other board

I hope that you are successful in your next try