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Some women are unable to conceive because they cannot produce healthy eggs.
The Egg Donation Program at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut can help these women. Egg donation is also an option for women with unsuccessful superovulation therapies, early onset of natural menopause or surgically induced menopause, premature ovarian failure, abnormal eggs, and repetitive failures with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Women who carry certain genetic disorders may also want to consider egg donation.
The Egg Donation Program at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut is one of the few offered in the state and is led by a team of experts in egg donation. Our pool of donors consistently remains large and, in fact, there is typically no waiting list for egg recipients.
Egg Donors
At The Center, we help women conceive with eggs donated by both identified and anonymous donors. Identified egg donation uses eggs donated by a sister or another close blood relative. Anonymous egg donation uses eggs donated by an unknown, carefully-screened woman recruited specifically for egg donation. Anonymous donors are compensated for their significant commitment of time and effort throughout the donation cycle.
Screening of Donors
Before donors are accepted into our program, they must undergo medical and psychological evaluations. We screen anonymous egg donors according to guidelines recommended by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and we recommend similar screening of identified egg donors. Potential donors must be between the ages of 21 and 33. Candidates fill out a questionnaire reviewing their medical and family history and social habits, all of which are then reviewed by the Donor Nurse Coordinator and the Medical Director to determine the donor's suitability and ascertain potential risk for significant medical or genetic disorders.
The potential donor and her partner (if applicable) are then invited to meet with our team to learn why women need an egg donor, the process used for egg donation, and the emotional, psychosocial, ethical and legal issues that pertain to egg donation. This counseling is important to evaluate the donor's well-being and level of comfort with the unique stresses of being a donor.
Donors also undergo various tests to assure good medical health. Donor screening includes a full physical exam by one of our physicians, as well as laboratory and genetic testing.
Recipient Couples
Recipient couples - those receiving the donated eggs - are similarly screened and tested. A medical and psychological evaluation helps us determine whether egg donation is an appropriate treatment option. Couples are counseled regarding the donor screening process and the egg donation protocol, including synchronization of cycles and the IVF procedure. Psychological counseling is available to the couple throughout the process.
Confidentiality
We take great care to preserve the confidentiality and anonymity of both the donor and the recipient. Both parties remain anonymous and each must agree not to seek information concerning the other.
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To receive a questionnaire, you can either download it from our website or call (203) 750-7410.
Contacting Us
To make an appointment or for more information about our full range of fertility services, you can call us at (203) 750-7400 or contact us online. Our comprehensive and user-friendly website contains information all about us, our programs and services, and directions to The Center. It also includes an educational area to help you learn about infertility in general, and a glossary of infertility-related terms.
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Under the Direction of Richard T. Scott, Jr., M.D., FACOG, HCLD, Practice Director
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Fairfield County
Norwalk and Danbury Offices
Joshua Hurwitz, M.D.
Mark P. Leondires, M.D.
Spencer Richlin, M.D.
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Westchester County
John J. Stangel, M.D.
70 Maple Avenue
Rye, NY
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