First visit

During the first visit at Ovoria, our potential donors are taken through the following procedures: 

• Ultrasound check to assess the ovarian reserve and identify potential signs of recent ovarian stimulation or pathology that contraindicates hormonal treatment;
• blood sample to conduct an anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) test;
• conversation with a psychologist and doctor about the whole donation process.

Second visit. Interview with a donor. Psychological assessment

If the level of AMH is suitable for egg donation, our donor candidates will fill out a comprehensive questionnaire that contains details about both the potential donor and her family's medical history. Moreover, the donor will also undergo a psychological assessment to ensure her emotional stability. To qualify as an egg donor, one of the mandatory requirements is signing a legally binding contract with the medical centre about participating in the egg donation program.  After signing the contract we ensure that the donor stays informed in regards to the whole procedure, her rights, and her obligations. Moreover, by signing the contract the donor gives explicit consent to donate the oocytes, commits to following the doctor’s prescriptions, and pledges to take all the necessary medical tests.

The remaining medical evaluations fall under two categories; gynaecological evaluation and blood screening. 

Gynaecological evaluation:

• General physical assessment
• PAP-test
• Vaginal smear
• PCR, Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (genital swab)

Blood screening

The donor will be asked to provide a full blood count, Additionally, she will have to take a test to determine her blood type and Rh. The blood sample will also be used for extensive genetic screening. Through our rigorous screening process, our team of experts can confidently exclude the possibility of the donor being a carrier of genetic illnesses that can be inherited by a future child.

Monitoring & Stimulation

The donor will have several appointments with the doctor for ultrasound checks. The purpose of these routine procedures is to make sure her body is prepared to begin the 2 weeks of hormonal medications. If her ovaries are ready, the donor will start taking stimulation medications which are injected under the skin through small needles. The donor is required to facilitate the maturation of multiple eggs. Following the injection of hormonal stimulations, there will be about 3-5 additional clinical visits to monitor the donor’s ovarian response to the medications.

Egg Retrieval

After 10-13 days of controlled ovarian stimulation, the donor will be scheduled for egg retrieval. The day and time of egg retrieval is based on the donor's ovarian response to the medications. The procedure takes place under general anaesthesia. The oocytes are retrieved vaginally under ultrasound control. Because of the anaesthesia, the whole procedure will be painless for the donor. On the day of egg retrieval, she is recommended to stay home from work in order to rest and recover. 

Post-retrieval period

After egg retrieval, the donor may feel some cramping or fatigue that resemble period symptoms. If this is the case, she can take painkillers without conferring with a doctor. Most donors are able to return to work and their normal everyday life within a one or two days after retrieval.

Reimbursement

The donor's reimbursement for the donation cycle will be processed on the day of egg retrieval or the following day once we receive the embryological report.