You will be given intravenous anesthesia and the doctor will use a vaginal ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the ovarian follicles. Fluid containing eggs is removed with gentle suction and examined at the Center's IVF laboratory. Mature eggs are removed from the fluid. Following exposure to the husband's/partner's sperm, the egg(s) is/are fertilized.

Every donor is different. Some donors go out to eat or shop the day of the procedure. Others take is easy for several days particularly if they are experiencing any uncomfortable cramping and bloating in the days that follow the procedure. Often Tylenol and rest is sufficient to diminish these effects. The medical personnel can discuss their experience with you regarding discomfort following egg donation.

The procedure itself lasts only 15 to 20 minutes. To ensure your safety and well being, you will recover at our office 45 minutes to two hours following the procedure. Because you will have been sedated, you will need a friend or family member to drive you home and possibly stay with you for the day. You will probably be able to resume your normal activities the next day.

We won’t know the exact date of egg retrieval until two days prior to the procedure. We estimate it is about 12-14 days from the start of your IVF cycle.

We use intravenous (IV) sedation, which is administered by a nurse anesthesiologist. Occasionally, you may experience the following short-term side effects: nausea, vomiting, sleepiness. Therefore, we instruct you to rest for 24 hours after egg donation. You are also required to be picked up by somebody after the egg donation and mustn't drive for 24 hours.

At the appropriate time, you will be told when to administer an hCG intramuscular injection to trigger ovulation. Precisely 36 hours later, the egg retrieval procedure will take place. For the retrieval, you will be given anesthesia so that you will be very comfortable during the procedure, and the eggs will be removed through aspiration (gentle suction). No surgical incision is necessary. The procedure involves the insertion of a flexible catheter through your vagina into your ovaries.

Once you select a donor, the process generally takes about two to three months. This is an approximate time frame and can vary based on different factors related to a particular cycle. Family Creations will explain the time frame and process in detail upon acceptance into our program.

the time of the egg retrieval the recipient will receive the first egg, the donor egg two, the recipient egg three and so on. After the procedure is completed the embryologist will examine the eggs to make sure that the initial split will give each patient a fair amount of equally mature eggs, etc. If it is determined that the split needs to be adjusted this will happen by the decision of the embryologist.

No. No one I have treated has experienced any negative repercussions. Part of the reason for that is that I am always asking the body systems what the priority is and what the person is ready for. I’m never forcing anything on the body or the psyche that they aren’t ready to deal with. back to top

No. You may experience some discomfort similar to menstrual cramps which may include the following: bloating, spotting, abdominal cramping.

You should anticipate a menstrual period within 10 days after you donate. Following the next menstrual cycle, your body should be back to normal.

The laser emits light in very short flashes called pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubberband. After the treatment, the area will feel similar to a slight sunburn. Typically, within a day or so, any discomfort disappears. The area may remain reddened for one to three weeks. After the redness clears, the skin is returned to its natural smooth coloring and texture.

Sure! Since 1983, egg donation has been an miraculous option for women who cannot conceive a child using their own eggs. Egg donors must be healthy, between the ages of 21 and 30, in good health, etc. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine sets standards and criteria for egg donation programs and we abide by thier regulations. First time donors in our program receive $4,000 for their donation. Experienced/Proven donors may ask a higher fee.

Most patients describe the “hot” sensation mentioned previously. Others describe the feeling as “tiny pinches”. Either way, the feeling is fleeting, lasting less than a second. Once the firing is complete, the discomfort disappears. We will provide you with an ice pack to minimize discomfort at your request.