During assisted reproductive procedures like in-vitro fertilization, the eggs (oocytes) are retrieved or harvested from the mature follicles in the woman's ovaries. This procedure is known as oocyte harvesting. The procedure is performed under anesthesia and is performed with the help of ultrasound imaging. After the egg is retrieved, it is sent to the fertilization lab to make the embryo.
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Is it good to donate eggs while having PCOD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old and unmarried. I am a patient of PCOD. I also have a family history of breast cancer. My father's sister had breast cancer recently. I am in a very big financial crisis. So, one of my friends suggested me to donate eggs. Will it be risky if I donate my eggs only once?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A single cycle of ovulation induction for egg donation and then, possibly in the future for yourself would not increase your chance of breast or ovarian cancer. The heredity for a woman is decided from her maternal background and not from the father's side. So, if your ... Read Full »
What is the side effect of ovary donation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am unmarried and 32 years old. I am having PCOD. One of my friends suggested me recently to donate eggs. I would like to ask is there any sort of side effects to my ovary. Will the hormone injections cause some side effects to my body? Or any damage to my pelvic organs? Will it affect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your concern here is oocyte harvesting where you can freeze your eggs for future use. Donate eggs means that you would like to give your eggs to a bank for being used by any other women who has been suffering from infertility if needed. As you are a case of PC... Read Full »
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