What is egg sharing?

If you are going through treatment to try for a family or to freeze your eggs for future family planning, egg sharing is a way of helping those who are unable to produce their own eggs. This rewarding experience gives patients the opportunity to expand their families. In return for your generosity, you will receive egg freezing at a discounted price.  

How does egg sharing work?

Egg sharing can be an overwhelming process, but we are here to guide you every step of the way.

• Fertility assessment – Every fertility journey begins with a fertility assessment to determine your eligibility for egg sharing. The assessment includes a blood test to measure your AMH levels and an ultrasound scan to assess your follicle count. If you’re interested in egg sharing, your fertility specialist will discuss whether you are eligible for egg sharing during your consultation.

• Screening – Some blood tests will be conducted to check for any genetic conditions or infections that could be passed on to a child conceived using your eggs.

• Counselling - We understand that egg sharing can be an overwhelming experience, which is why you will have counselling sessions to discuss the emotional aspects and implications of egg sharing. So, you will have a full understanding of the process before committing. 

• Treatment plan – If you are eligible, one of our nurses will discuss the treatment plan with you, including instructions on how to administer your medication.

• Donation cycle - On the first day of your next period, you’ll need to contact the fertility clinic to schedule monitoring scans. These scans will help us plan when the egg collection procedure will take place by checking the development and growth of the follicles in the ovaries. You will also begin a course of stimulating hormones to mature the eggs.

• Donating your eggs – On the day of the procedure, you will need to fast from midnight before the egg collection. Once the follicles have reached the appropriate size, a trigger injection will be given to mature the eggs for collection. A needle will then be guided through your uterus to retrieve the eggs. Rest assured, you will be sedated to ensure you do not feel any discomfort or pain.

  You'll be able to return home on the same day, but you’ll need to ensure that you have a friend or family member to take you home safely.