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			Concern Treatment Pregnancy Experiences Treatment The Doctor's Visit Personalised Treatment Female Treatments First Step Second Step Third Step ART at a Glance IVF ICSI GIFT Blastocyst Transfer Egg Donation Male Treatments Implications of Treatment Enhance Your Well-being Questions to Ask Your Doctor Treatment FAQ Devices for Administration of Medication		Egg Donation Egg donation may be a good option for a variety of women including those who:  Are older Have reached menopause prematurely May carry a genetic disorder Have experienced unexplained and repeated miscarriages.   IVF success rates after egg donation, even for women over age 40, are approximately the same as success rates for young women. IVF is performed in the usual manner, except that the donor undergoes ovulation induction and egg retrieval. The recipient is treated with oestrogen and progesterone to prepare the uterine lining to receive an embryo.  Egg donors are carefully screened for diseases, infections, and genetic disorders. They are often matched with recipients on physical characteristics and ethnic background. Psychological and legal counseling for donors and recipients is highly recommended, and may be required by some programs.
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