Egg donation in Spain

The donation process involves controlled ovarian stimulation to retrieve the eggs, followed by an ovarian puncture for extraction. Spanish clinics follow advanced protocols that minimize associated risks and ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient. Additionally, the donation is supervised by fertility specialists who support each egg donor in Spain throughout every stage of the procedure.

It is important to note that, although donation is altruistic, donors receive financial compensation for the inconvenience and time dedicated to the process. This compensation is regulated by law and should not be the primary motivation for donation but rather a way to acknowledge the commitment and generosity of each egg donor in Spain.

For recipients, the process begins with the selection of a compatible egg donor in Spain. The clinics are responsible for finding a donor who shares similar physical characteristics and the same blood type, ensuring the highest possible compatibility between the recipient and the donor.

With fresh donor egg: Once the donor is selected, the menstrual cycles of both are synchronized to prepare the recipient’s uterus for embryo implantation. This process can be done simultaneously or by freezing the eggs until a compatible recipient is found.

With frozen donor egg: You begin endometrial preparation in your country, and one week before the scheduled transfer date, you travel to Spain so that your partner can provide their sperm sample and create the embryos. These embryos are allowed to develop into blastocysts (day 5 or 6), at which point the transfer can be made to your uterus without freezing the embryo.

The approximate length of stay in Spain to carry out egg donation with the partner’s sperm is one week. Treatment with double donation requires an approximate stay of five days.