Egg donation is an effective method of assisted reproduction for women who are unable to achieve pregnancy using their own eggs. It is indicated in cases of diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, or advanced reproductive age.
The eggs are obtained from healthy donors who have undergone thorough medical and genetic screening. They are fertilized in the laboratory with the partner’s sperm, and the resulting embryos are transferred to the woman’s uterus. This method offers high success rates due to the good quality of the donated eggs.
Egg donation may be an option for women who are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy using their own eggs. This can include:
Low ovarian reserve or age-related decline
Inherited genetic conditions that could be passed to a child
Infertility, recurrent miscarriage, or repeated unsuccessful IVF attempts
It offers a safe and effective pathway to pregnancy when other treatments have not been successful.
Our donors must be between 20 and 30 years old and healthy.
We also conduct a comprehensive range of tests to ensure the highest quality and safety for you.
All donor candidates undergo comprehensive testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C, to ensure they are infection-free before acceptance into our program.
All donors undergo karyotype analysis and expanded carrier screening for 300+ recessive genetic conditions, including cystic fibrosis, Fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, and beta-thalassemia.
Each donor completes a comprehensive assessment with a licensed psychologist, including personality screening and an in-depth interview, to ensure emotional readiness and suitability for the program.
A Legally Protected Treatment.
In Cyprus, egg donation is strictly anonymous. The identities of both the donor and the recipient are kept completely confidential, ensuring a discreet and sensitive process. This approach reflects Cyprus’s commitment to supporting patients’ family-building goals while maintaining high ethical standards in medically assisted reproduction.
According to current law, the age limit for women undergoing IVF with egg donation is 53 years. Women above this age may apply for an exemption from the Board of Medically Assisted Reproduction. There is no age limit for male partners.
There is no age limit for male partners.
For females egg donors should be up to the age of 35
Treatment can be performed in three ways: using fresh eggs, using frozen eggs, or egg sharing from another donor.
Treatment can be offered to married, unmarried, and single women. A notarial deed must be signed for the last two categories
It’s simple. It’s much easier than you think.
You will meet with Dr. Roukoudis to discuss your situation, understand the process, and receive clear guidance on egg donation and the next steps.
A suitable donor is carefully selected based on strict medical and safety criteria, ensuring compatibility and peace of mind throughout the process.
The donor undergoes a carefully timed treatment to collect healthy eggs, which are then fertilized in the laboratory to create embryos.
Your treatment focuses on preparing the uterus so it is ready to receive the embryo. This is done with simple hormonal support and regular monitoring.
A selected embryo is gently placed into the uterus using ultrasound guidance. This is a quick and painless procedure.
Around ten days after the transfer, a blood test is performed to check for pregnancy.
All information is grounded in clinical expertise and evidence-based practice. For further questions, you may explore the available articles or complete the contact form for personalized guidance.
It’s simple. It’s much easier than you think.
Do you have more questions regarding the egg donation process? Contact us today. We are ready to accompany you on this unique journey and make your dream of a happy family a reality.
Before confirming treatment, we invite you to visit our clinic for a comprehensive in-person consultation.
This visit allows you to meet our medical team, tour the facilities, and receive a personalized clinical evaluation.
During your appointment, Dr. Roukoudis will perform a full assessment, including evaluation of your endometrial lining to ensure optimal conditions for implantation. If applicable, your partner may provide a semen sample on the same day, allowing fertilization of the donor oocytes with fresh sperm.
The resulting embryos are cultured to the blastocyst stage and then cryopreserved.
This initial visit typically requires just one day.
Dr. Roukoudis will create your treatment plan, which begins in your home country. Once the day of egg retrieval from the donor is determined, you will be notified. Subsequently, you must visit the clinic within a few days to provide a semen sample for the fertilization of the retrieved eggs.
While the embryos grow to the blastocyst stage, your treatment will focus on preparing your uterine lining for embryo transfer.
Advantage: Only one stay
Disadvantage: Logistically more demanding and could lead to the cancelation of a programmed embryo transfer,