Our success rate reflects the probability of achieving pregnancy considering the transfer of a single vitrified embryo in each treatment. These statistics include 100% of our patients, without excluding age or reproductive history. This success is due to the experience and expertise of our medical team, as well as the high technical standards of our laboratory, ensuring the best conditions for the preservation and transfer of donated embryos.
IVF with Embryo Donation
Embryo donation or embryo adoption
IVF with embryo donation is an Assisted Reproduction treatment that offers many people the opportunity to become parents when pregnancy cannot be achieved using their own gametes.
At FIV Valencia, we have our own embryo bank, made up of embryos from patients who have completed their fertility treatment with us and choose to donate their unused embryos to other people.
Embryo reception or embryo donation is a relatively straightforward treatment that only requires embryo transfer and minimal hormonal stimulation.
At FIV Valencia, from day one, you will have access to our specialised psychological support service. We believe that your emotional well-being during Assisted Reproduction treatment is very important and can influence the outcome. For this reason, our psychology team will always be by your side, available for any guidance or support you may need.
- Who is IVF with Embryo Donation Recommended For?
- Differences Between IVF with Embryo Donation and IVF with Double Gamete Donation
- The IVF with Embryo Donation Process: How Does Embryo Donation Work?
- Success Rates of IVF with Embryo Donation
- Cost of IVF with Embryo Donation
- IVF with Donated Embryos FAQs
Who is IVF with Embryo Donation Recommended For?
IVF with embryo donation can be an effective solution for many people who cannot have children with their own gametes. After a thorough diagnosis, your doctor at FIV Valencia will help you evaluate the option of embryo donation as a treatment to achieve motherhood.
Every case is unique. At FIV Valencia, we offer personalised diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to suit your needs.
IVF with embryos donated by other patients is recommended in the following cases:
For more detailed information, visit our page on the causes of infertility. There you can learn more about the underlying factors affecting fertility and how Egg Donation IVF can help overcome them.
- Low ovarian reserve or diminished ovarian function: After age 35, both the quantity and quality of eggs decline annually, significantly reducing the chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy with one’s own gametes.
- Primary ovarian insufficiency or absence of ovaries.
- Genetic abnormalities or hereditary diseases: Embryo donation ensures that the embryos will not be affected by severe genetic conditions.
- Recurrent miscarriages.
- Failure in previous treatments: For cases with ovulation issues or poor ovarian response to stimulation.
- After multiple failed IVF cycles using your own eggs and sperm.
- Repeated implantation failures.
- When both donor eggs and donor sperm are required for pregnancy, but donated embryos are preferred.
- Male-factor infertility in addition to the inability to use your own eggs.
"To the world, you may be just one person, but to your child, you are the world."
"Being a parent: the only heart that beats outside your own."
The IVF with Embryo Donation Process: How Does Embryo Donation Work?
IVF with embryo donation is a straightforward fertility treatment involving several key steps. The FIV Valencia team will guide you through each phase of your embryo donation treatment:
Preparatory Phase
At your first visit, FIV Valencia will offer you the opportunity to undergo a personalised fertility assessment. Through the Individualised Diagnostic Study (IDS), we will evaluate your fertility and that of your partner, review your medical history, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. This allows us to provide a comprehensive approach, recommending the most appropriate techniques to help you achieve your goal of becoming a mother.
In both egg and sperm donation as well as embryo donation, Spanish law establishes that the procedure is completely anonymous and altruistic. This ensures the protection of the identity of both donors and recipients.
- If you choose a double gamete donation treatment, we will proceed with the selection of both egg and sperm donors. At FIV Valencia, we have our own donor bank, allowing us to guarantee maximum safety in your donation treatment. In double donation treatments, donors are carefully selected by our team to find the closest possible match to you.
- In the case of embryo adoption, we will select the most suitable embryo for you. Typically, embryos available for donation come from double gamete donation treatments. As these donated embryos originate from treatments carried out at our centre, we can guarantee complete safety and full confidence throughout the process.
Selection and Assignment of Donors
At FIV Valencia, all egg and sperm donors undergo rigorous evaluations to ensure their suitability. Donors must meet specific physical and psychological criteria. This comprehensive evaluation guarantees that the embryos used in your treatment are of the highest quality, offering you the best possible chance of achieving a successful pregnancy.
The donor selection process includes:
- Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive blood tests, infectious disease screening (HIV, hepatitis, STIs), and genetic testing for conditions like cystic fibrosis or spinal muscular atrophy.
- Genetic Counselling and Testing: Family medical histories are reviewed to ensure there is no risk of hereditary diseases.
- Psychological Evaluation: Donors are assessed for emotional preparedness and mental well-being throughout the process.
Preparing the Recipient’s Uterus
Once a suitable embryo is selected, the recipient (the woman receiving the embryo transfer) begins hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to prepare the uterine lining (endometrium) for implantation. This can be done naturally or with medications like progesterone and estradiol, as needed.
The process is monitored through ultrasounds and blood tests to ensure the uterus is ready for the embryo transfer and to determine the optimal timing.
Embryo Thawing and Transfer
When your uterus is ready, the embryo transfer is scheduled. Embryos are frozen and stored until you are ready for the procedure.
- Thawing Process: Donated embryos are carefully thawed, and most survive this process. We recommend transferring a single embryo to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies.
- Embryo Transfer: The transfer procedure is quick and is performed in our clinic under ultrasound guidance. A catheter is used to place the embryo directly into the uterus.
After the procedure, you’ll rest for about 30 minutes at the clinic before resuming your normal activities. Strenuous exercise should be avoided.
Luteal Phase Support
After the transfer, your doctor may recommend supplements like progesterone and estradiol to maintain the uterine lining, ensuring optimal conditions for implantation and a successful pregnancy.
Pregnancy Test and Follow-Up
Approximately 14 days after the embryo transfer, a pregnancy test is conducted to check for a positive result. This involves measuring beta-hCG levels in blood or urine. If positive, an ultrasound is scheduled 7–10 days later to confirm the pregnancy.
Success rates of Embryo donation
IVF with donated embryos is an ideal option for individuals or couples who cannot use their own genetic material. At FIV Valencia, we select donated embryos under strict medical standards to offer a safe and effective alternative. This treatment is designed to maximise your chances of pregnancy, with warm and professional support at every stage.
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Cost of IVF with Embryo Donation
IVF with embryo donation is more affordable than other treatments, as it involves a simpler process than double gamete donation. Costs vary based on the chosen treatment option, necessary medications, and additional support services.
Both options provide valuable opportunities for parenthood, with specific costs tailored to the details of the process.
For detailed information, consult our Price List.
FAQs
IVF with Donated Embryos
How are embryos assigned in an embryo donation treatment?
Our team selects the most suitable embryo for you based on the phenotypic characteristics of the donors, ensuring the closest match possible.
How many embryos will I receive in an embryo donation treatment?
In embryo donation treatments, typically a single embryo is received and transferred.
Can I use the same donor for a sibling in the future?
If you wish to use the same donated embryos for a sibling, discuss this with your doctor as soon as possible. The availability of embryos from the same donor may be limited.
What are the risks of IVF with a donated embryo?
The risks are similar to those of traditional IVF, including side effects from hormonal treatment and the small chance of the embryo not surviving thawing. Multiple pregnancies can occur if more than one embryo is transferred.
Is embryo donation anonymous?
Yes, in Spain, embryo donation is entirely anonymous. Both donors and recipients remain confidential, and children born through this process cannot access identifying information about the donors.
What information will I receive about embryo donors?
You will receive non-identifying information such as the donors’ age, physical characteristics (hair and eye colour, height), and blood type. This ensures anonymity while providing relevant details for your convenience.