Altruistic Egg Donation:
Information for women donating their eggs
Are you the kind of woman who could help another woman
become pregnant?
Thank you for your enquiry about being an egg donor. This
leaflet gives a brief outline of the process to become a donor.
For more information we would be pleased to advise you by
telephone or email.
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Special Women who wish to help others
Special women are often ordinary women who hear of another’s
desire to have a baby and feel they could help. Women from all works
of life become donors, some donate several times. They fell that the
whole process is very rewarding, knowing they have helped someone
achieve their dream.
Why some women need donated eggs
There are 3 main reasons. Some women go through the menopause
at a very young age which means they have no eggs to conceive their
own child. Others may have received treatment for cancer and this
has rendered them infertile. Thirdly, as women approach their 40’s
egg quality deteriorates which means that after several attempts at
IVF, they find that the embryos they produce are not able to achieve a
pregnancy.
How you can help
By donating an egg you can help these women restore their chances
of conceiving a baby. Success is not necessarily a pregnancy; it can
simply be the chance to try.
Becoming a donor, the next step
Although you have considered donating your eggs, you now need
more information. How does it happen, what are your responsibilities,
what does it mean for the future, how does it affect you.
We invite you to come to the Centre to meet us and we can answer
these questions.
At the appointment you can discuss with the nursing team about
what you will need to do and then you can discuss with the counsellor
the implications of donating. You are not obliged to donate.
‘’ Being an egg donor is one of the best things I have
ever done!*’’
*A common feeling amongst egg donors – source National
Gamete Donation Trust.
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Altruistic Egg Donation: information for women donating their eggs
You learn more about us and egg donation and you are then able to
decide if you really want to proceed. It helps you make an informed
decision. From there you will come for a consultation to prepare you
for a donation cycle.
The rewards
Feedback from our donors is very positive. They often receive thank
you cards from recipient couples expressing their gratitude for the
opportunity they have been given. Your expenses can be reimbursed.
It’s very rewarding to think that you can give someone such a precious
gift.
About BCRM
We are a well established team with over 20 years of experience,
based in a new purpose built unit which opened in 2008. We have
always recruited altruistic donors and have continued to have good
success rates.
We currently have an active recruitment campaign but there is still a
year wait for treatment with donor eggs, so all donors are cherished.
You will have a named doctor and nurse who will see you through any
donation cycles you undertake, giving you individualised continuity of
care.
Donor Support
We offer follow up appointments after each donation to review your
health. A member of the nursing team will be available at the end of
the phone. Support from the counsellor will always be available in the
future. The National Gamete Donation Trust (NGDT) also offer support
to donors.
For further information please contact us on:
0117 414 6880 or 0117 414 6833
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Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine is on the
Southmead Hospital site behind the Cotswold
Centre. The Centre is best accessed from the
Monk’s Park Entrance.
Southmead Hospital is easily reached via the
M5 and M4/M32 Motorways, by rail from both
Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway Stations and
by coach from the Bristol coach station.
Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital
Westbury on Trym
Bristol BS10 5NB
0117 414 6880
0117 414 6892
[email protected]
www.bristolivftreatment.co.uk
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