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Donor Program FAQs
Sperm Donation:
Q. What are semen banks?
Semen banks are centers that store semen samples for later use in assisted reproduction. Semen samples are collected from selected donors who are screened based on a number of parameters. All semen banks must adhere to ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) rules and regulations. ICMR norms also dictate that semen donor programs must be anonymous and confidential at all times.
Q. How are semen donors selected?
A semen donor must:
- Be between 21 and 35 years old.
- Be a non-smoker and non-alcoholic who maintains a healthy life style.
- Have successfully had at least one child
- Undergo a complete medical and family history check
- Undergo a through physical and psychological examination and evaluation.
- Undergo a blood test for blood grouping and screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and other sexually-transmitted diseases
- Undergo screening for genetic abnormalities
All donors undergo initial screening as mentioned above. Upon satisfying the required criteria, these donors produce a semen sample that is then cryopreserved for a quarantine period of 6 months. After 6 months, the donors are re-screened for HIV and Hepatitis B and C, after which the donor sample is ready for dispatch
Q. For whom can sperm donation be useful?
Sperm donation can be a viable option for couples
- With azoospermia (no sperm production at all)
- With severe male factor infertility (where testicular aspiration is nil or couples do not wish to opt for testicular aspiration)
- With a risk of transmitting genetic disorders to their offspring
- Who cannot afford an ICSI cycle
- Who have experienced recurrent miscarriages
Q. What is the success rate of sperm donation?
Typical success rates with sperm donation are very encouraging. However, success rates depend largely upon the quality of sperm.
Egg Donation:
Q. What is egg or oocyte donation?
In egg donation, cycle eggs (oocytes) are collected from a selected anonymous donor and used for IVF/ICSI using the male partner’s sperm. Embryos are later transferred to the uterus.
Q. How are oocyte donors selected?
Oocyte donor programs are carried out under adherence to ICMR guidelines. Among others, an oocyte donor must
- Be between 21 & 35 years old.
- Be a non-smoker and non-alcoholic who maintains a healthy lifestyle.
- Have successfully had at least one child
- Undergo complete medical & family history examination
- Undergo a thorough physical & psychological examination & evaluation.
- Undergo a blood test for blood grouping, HIV, hepatitis B & C & other sexually transmitted diseases
- Undergo screening for genetic abnormalities
Q. For whom would oocyte donation be useful?
Oocyte donation is recommended for couples with:
- Severe female factor infertility caused by severe endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, severe PCOD etc.
- Premature ovarian failures
- Anti-ovarian antibodies
- Recurrent IVF failures
- Hyperprolactinemia
Q. What is the success rate of oocyte donation?
Typical success rates with oocyte donation are very encouraging. Oocyte donation success rates are better than IVF cycles with the female partner’s own eggs as hormonal manipulation is minimal and the uterus is more receptive.
Embryo Donation:
Q. What is embryo donation?
This procedure is similar to egg donation. However, instead of borrowing the egg and the recipient’s husband’s sperm for fertilization, both the egg and the sperm are derived from donors.
For whom would embryo donation be useful?
Embryo donation is recommended to couples where
- Both the partners are infertile
- The risk of passing on genetic disorders to their offspring is high
- The female partner has experiences recurrent IVF failures
Q. What is the success rate of embryo donation cycle?
Typical success rates with embryo donation are very encouraging. However, success rates may vary depending on the quality of the embryos
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