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How does egg sharing work?
Egg sharing provides individuals with the opportunity to have children through egg donation. You’ll need at least 12 eggs collected, which will be divided immediately after the retrieval procedure.
Due to a shortage of donor eggs in the UK, egg sharing can be a rewarding experience by helping someone else on their journey to parenthood. In return for your generosity, you will have the chance to undergo fertility treatment at a reduced cost.
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What is egg sharing?
Egg sharing is a fertility treatment in which a patient, already undergoing IVF to build their own family, donates some of their eggs to another individual who is unable to produce eggs.
For egg sharing to occur, the clinic must collect enough eggs in a single cycle to be shared between the egg sharer and the egg bank.
What is the egg sharing process?
Egg sharing follows a process similar to egg donation. First, we conduct a fertility assessment to determine if you are suitable for egg sharing, followed by a consultation where you will receive your results and establish a treatment plan.
One of our nurses will explain the treatment plan and will guide you through administering daily hormone injections for approximately 14 days to stimulate follicle growth. Don’t worry; one of our nurses will show you how to do this, and you will receive specific instructions on when to stop the injections.
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During this time, we will closely monitor you with regular pelvic scans to track the development and growth of your follicles in the ovaries. This helps us determine the optimal time for egg retrieval and allows us to schedule your appointment accordingly.
Once the follicles reach the appropriate size, you will receive a trigger injection to mature the eggs in preparation for collection. If enough eggs are collected, they will be frozen and shared. You will be able to return home on the same day as the procedure, but you will need to be accompanied by a family member or friend.
Who is eligible for egg sharing?
If you are considering egg sharing, certain requirements must be met for eligibility. These include:
Aged between 19 and 35
BMI between 18 and 34.9
Non-smoker for at least three months, including vapes
In good health with no infectious or genetic conditions
Able to share your full medical history and that of your immediate relatives
Completion of a fertility assessment and donor screening
Considerations of egg sharing
Deciding to share your eggs is a significant choice, therefore it’s essential to be informed about how the process works and any implications that may arise.
In the UK, it is important to understand that the birthing parent is recognised as the legal parent of any resulting children, rather than the egg donor. This means the donor has no rights regarding the child's upbringing and is not responsible for providing financial support.
Furthermore, children born using donor eggs can request non-identifying information about the donor from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) when they turn 16, such as height, eye colour, and occupation. Once they reach 18, they can request identifying information, including the donor's name, date of birth, and last known address.
We understand that this can be an overwhelming journey. That is why at TFP Fertility, we provide counselling to help you make an informed decision that is right for you.
Why might I consider egg sharing?
For individuals who have a low egg reserve, those who have experienced an early menopause, or those who have undergone surgery or chemotherapy, egg sharing offers them an opportunity to help another individual or couple by providing them with the donor eggs they need to achieve their dream of building a family.
Additionally, egg sharing may reduce the overall cost of your own IVF treatment while helping others achieve their dreams of parenthood. It can be a rewarding experience to assist those in need.
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