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General Questions About Egg Donation IVF
1. When should I consider egg donation IVF?
- Of an older age or for unknown reasons causing premature ovarian failure or infertility
- Turner Syndrome
- Infections, operations, immune or chemotherapy drugs that cause loss of ovarian activity
- Genetic diseases could not be assisted by PGD
2. What are the requirements for receiving egg donation in Taiwan?
- Valid marriage license
- Need to receive artificial reproduction after evaluation
- One of the spouses is diagnosed with infertility or a genetic disease
- One of the spouses still possesses healthy reproductive cells
3. Is there an age limit for receiving egg donation?
As long as the couple is legally married, meets the above criteria, and a doctor evaluates that the couple needs egg donation, the treatment can be carried out.
4. What is the source of the egg donations?
Legal and healthy young women who have volunteered and gone through an extensive evaluation before donating.
5. What are the donor requirements?
- Female between 20-40 years old
- BMI between 18.5-24
- No anemia, genetic, or chronic diseases
6. How do we ensure the quality and health of the eggs?
NUWA Fertility Center prioritizes the health of a donor. The donor will be evaluated by our doctors and nurses and will receive extensive health check-ups to ensure they are healthy. They will also follow up regularly to adjust the treatment.
7. Can I see a photo of the egg donor?
Due to Taiwan’s policy, the egg donor’s information will be kept confidential.
8. Can I get more information about the egg donor’s characteristics?
We will only be able to provide the blood type, race, and skin color of the egg donor.
9. Why should I choose NUWA Fertility Center?
- An advanced medical team that caters to your mental and physical well-being
- An experienced, fully-trained medical team
- Advanced medical equipment such as an embryo transfer simulator, time-lapse culture system, 24/7 monitoring alarm system, and a power supply zone that’s not included in the curtailment object
- Comprehensive medical care integrated with Chinese and Western medicine
Process and Matching
1. How long does the egg donation IVF process take?
The process typically takes around 4–6 months, depending on donor matching and treatment planning.
2. How long does it take to find a matching donor?
With a stable donor pool, matching time is usually shorter, though it may vary based on individual preferences and medical needs.
3. What are the required documents to prepare?
- Valid copies of Taiwanese ID cards
- Husband: Fourth-degree relative documents
- Wife: third-degree relative documents
- Oocyte (egg) Donation Consent Form that’s been notarized
- Valid marriage certification
- IVF Consent Form
- Medical Reports (HIV, VDRL, blood type, etc.)
Foreign nationals are required to provide a passport and a second form of identification, such as a local ID card, driver’s license, or health card) along with a certified marriage certificate issued within the last three months (valid only within this period.)
4. How does donor matching work?
Matching is based on the recipient couple’s registered information, with priority given to blood type compatibility, along with basic characteristics and medical suitability. Once a suitable donor is matched, our team will contact you to proceed with the next steps of the egg donation IVF treatment.
5. Can I choose or meet the egg donor?
No. Due to Taiwan regulations, donor identity remains anonymous and cannot be disclosed.
6.What information can I know about the donor?
Due to Taiwan regulations, only limited non-identifiable information is available. Recipients may be informed of basic donor characteristics, including ethnicity, skin tone, and blood type, to support appropriate matching in egg donation IVF treatment.Risks and Ethics
1. Does egg donation for IVF ensure a successful pregnancy?
Based on the government’s statistical data, the live birth rate is approximately 43.7%. It is also influenced by various factors such as age, semen quality, and uterine condition.
2. Will the donor be a relative of my husband’s?
No. We will wait for HPA’s confirmation of consanguinity before proceeding with the treatment.
3. Is it possible for my child to marry close relatives?
According to Taiwan’s government, the chances of it happening are close to 1/50,000,000, which is lower than the chance of winning the lottery. There is more information regarding this concern on the HPA website.