Origins IVF

Egg Donation Ovum (egg) donation is a process where the eggs of a healthy young woman (the egg donor) are fertilized with the sperms from the patient’s husband, and the resulting embryos are then transferred into the patient’s uterus. This process not only gives the couple the gift of parenthood but also gives the woman the opportunity to experience the joys of being pregnant.   The Procedure The process of egg donation starts with the selection of a donor. The candidate will be an anonymous donor who has been approved after a series of medical and genetic screenings. The donor’s ovaries are stimulated by a stimulation regimen to produce multiple eggs. The eggs are then retrieved, fertilized, and the embryos cultured. The embryos with the highest quality are transferred into the recipient’s uterus.   Who is it for? Egg donation is for: Older women who have reduced quality and quantity of eggs Women with reproductive problems such as ovarian failure Poor re...

Just like eggs, embryos are also donated and adopted. It is a kind of third-party reproduction. Unlike egg donation, it is generally done without giving any compensation to the donor. The embryos remaining after an IVF treatment are used for another couple. They are placed into the recipient woman’s uterus to facilitate pregnancy. Embryo adoption can be an option for couples who are not able to conceive because of male and female infertility.   Fertility clinics have started embryo donation and adoption from very old times. Embryo adoption was started in 1997 by Nightlight Inc. Studies found that there are over 3500 children who have been born through embryo donation/adoption to date. The remaining embryos are collected and secured safely. They are frozen during the first to six days of their development. In each case, only one to three embryos can be stored without damage. The storing canes will be kept in the laboratory. The embryos can be kept for short-term storage and lon...

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women during the reproductive age. It is the condition when female ovaries tend to make more of the male hormones as compared to female hormones.   If the condition is not treated on time, it can lead to serious problems like type 2 diabetes, obesity, infertility, etc. Women suffering from PCOS may have irregular, infrequent, or prolonged menstrual cycles and excess male hormone (androgen) levels leading to abnormal hair growth.   Treatment and Diagnosis There is no specific test or check-ups to diagnose the condition of PCOS or PCOD. The gynecologist will initially ask for medical history and will carry out a physical diagnosis. The gynecologist may inquire about the fluctuation in your body weight, menstrual periods, and other related factors. The tests recommended by the gynecologist are mentioned below. Not all tests are required, the gynecologist will mention the tests required for a par...