Donor egg pregnancies are inherently more risky than pregnancies with the womans own eggs, with a higher chance of preeclampsia, premature birth, low birth weight, higher incidence of surgical delivery - so more risky for both the pregnant woman and baby in the situation, not to mention the risks involved to Charlie as well in stimulating ovulation for ovarian harvesting. While in certain situations using donor eggs might be considered appropriate there are a lot of real world considerations to take into account.
This seemingly flippant decision 'want to use my own eggs' has huge implications for all 3 people concerned, Charlie, Lauren and potential baby, not to mention the costs involved in pursuing the treatment (NHS?) and then dealing with any complications of the birth (prematurity, preeclampsia, need for urgent delivery) which would definitely fall to the NHS, especially when a lower technological, less risky solution is available (Lauren using donor sperm) if they really were committed to having a child - and I didnt get any sense of appreciation that this was considered or understood in the program. The not filling in the forms/discussing lying/not being willing to stop testosterone suggested to me chaotic thinking, and the whole thing being a game to get attention/validation/Charlies own way, not a serious comittment to a partner and family. Biological relationship might be important for Charlies psychology but the real world consequences and risks need thought through.
Is there any limit to the narcissism of demanding all this - putting your partner and potential child at higher risk of life altering consequences, and potentially additional demand on public services, just to validate one individual in their detachment from reality?