Egg Donation & Embryo Donation Glossary
Your comprehensive guide to understanding the language of egg donation, embryo donation, and fertility care.
General Fertility Terms
The process of freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use.
A brief outpatient procedure, performed under sedation, to collect mature eggs from the ovaries.
In IVF, the union of an egg and sperm in the lab to create an embryo.
A common IVF technique where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg to achieve fertilization.
The use of injectable medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs in one cycle.
Laboratory evaluation of sperm quantity, quality, and motility.
The most advanced egg freezing technique used today. Eggs are rapidly cooled to a glass-like state at -196°C, preventing ice crystal damage. All frozen donor eggs in the Donor Nexus Egg Bank are vitrified.
Egg & Embryo Donation
A woman who donates her eggs to help another person or couple conceive.
A donation arrangement where the donor and intended parent(s) agree to exchange identifying information and possibly have direct contact.
Medical Testing & Screening
Legal & Financial
A written contract outlining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the donor, recipient(s), and agency.
Success & Outcomes
The percentage of embryos transferred that successfully implant in the uterus.
The percentage of cycles that result in a confirmed pregnancy.
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