Egg donation consists of one woman choosing to give her eggs to help another woman become pregnant. Women who want to be donors go must go through an intense screening process.
The egg donor procedure begins with hormone injections that help stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs. Once the eggs are ready for retrieval, a fine needle is inserted through the vaginal wall, into the follicles where the eggs are the removed.
Egg retrieval usually only takes 10-15 minutes and can be done under general anesthesia in the office.
About The Fertility Center of the Carolinas
Women and men with cancer face many unknowns regarding their future health. Fortunately, modern therapeutic options have improved the survival rate for nearly all forms of cancer. This success often comes at the expense of reproductive function, which may be irreversibly damaged during therapy. Therefore, a thorough discussion of fertility preservation options is appropriate for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer of any kind.
Fertility Center of the Carolinas, a part of Greenville Health System, offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of fertility and hormonal disorders for couples throughout the region. With our combination of research, technology and fertility expertise, we are honored to assist and educate cancer patients regarding reproductive options.
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The Fertility Center of the Carolinas
David A Forstein, DO
Bruce A. Lessey, MD, PhD
Paul B. Miller, MD
Creighton Likes, MD
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