Egg sharing
Egg sharing is when a woman who is already having IVF treatment donates some of her eggs to the clinic where she’s having treatment, usually in return for some free or discounted treatment. In order for an egg share to take place, the clinic needs to be able to collect enough eggs in a single cycle to share between the egg sharer and the recipient to allow for treatment between both. Why do women require donor eggs? There are many reasons why a woman might not be able to use her own eggs, including if she has had cancer treatment, gone through the menopause or her children are at risk of inheriting a serious genetic disease. By using donated eggs, she has the option of using her partner’s sperm (if she has one) and of experiencing pregnancy. Eligibility for egg donation As with egg donation, there are certain criteria you’ll need to meet in order to be eligible to share your eggs. Generally, women need to be 35 o...