Egg Donation
The professionals involved in reproductive health are here to support and find solutions for fertility difficulties. Assisted reproductive technologies open up the possibility of becoming a mother or father for those who face challenges conceiving naturally.
What is egg donation?
Egg donation is an assisted reproduction treatment in which eggs donated by one woman are used so that another woman can become a mother. It's an option for women who cannot conceive with their own eggs for various reasons.
Donor requirements
A woman who donates her eggs must meet a set of requirements:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be in good physical and mental health, with no genetic, congenital, or hereditary conditions
- No personal or family history of genetic or hereditary diseases
- Full legal capacity to act
- Not be adopted, as in that case her biological origins would be unknown
From a psychological standpoint, donors must also complete a mandatory screening protocol.
When is egg donation recommended?
Egg donation is recommended in situations such as:
- When a woman has low ovarian reserve and poor egg quality
- Advanced age, as egg quality decreases with age, making conception more difficult
- Young women with premature menopause
- Anovulation
- Patients who have received chemotherapy
- Patients with genetic diseases, when a woman is a carrier of a hereditary genetic condition and wants to avoid passing it on
How we can support you through egg donation
Genetic grief is often an invisible and difficult kind of grief. Every scientific guideline — both national and international — recommends psychological support during this process.
"Grieving for someone who never existed has its own distinctive features, and it's recommended to work through it in therapy."
At Psicofertil, we can walk with you if:
- Fears and doubts come up around the decision to go ahead with the process
- Feelings of guilt appear, along with difficult thoughts and emotions
- The process is causing you stress or anxiety
- You're struggling with low self-esteem
- There are relationship difficulties with your partner, such as communication breakdowns
- You feel down, flat, anxious, or sad
If you're considering egg donation treatment and would like guidance or psychological support, get in touch. We offer online and in-person consultations in English, Spanish, and Catalan.
