What Is Egg or Sperm Donation? A Fertility Solution for Advanced Maternal Age
When ovarian function declines or sperm abnormalities are present, egg or sperm donation treatments offer a new opportunity to fulfill your dream of becoming a parent.
Egg donation involves using another person’s (the donor’s) egg, combining it with your partner’s sperm (or donor sperm)
through IVF, and transferring the resulting embryo into your own uterus. This is suitable for women with ovarian insufficiency, poor egg quality, or premature menopause.
Who Is Suitable for Egg/Sperm Donation? Common Indications
| Item | Egg Donation | Sperm Donation |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Premature ovarian failure, poor egg quality, low AMH, women over 40 | Azoospermia, sperm dysfunction (must meet ART legal criteria) |
| Source | Anonymous egg donor (legal source) | Sperm bank (qualified and reviewed) |
| Procedure | Donor egg + embryo culture + transfer | Donor sperm + fertilization + transfer |
Understand the Full Process: Egg/Sperm Donation Treatment Steps
Initial Consultation and Evaluation
First visit registration
Signing required documents
Schedule wife’s pre-transfer evaluations
Husband’s semen analysis before fertilization
Document Submission
Copies of both spouses’ ID cards
Wife's second-degree relative form
Husband's fourth-degree relative form
Notarized egg donation consent form
IVF consent form
Blood tests for both spouses
Matching
Matching starts once all documents are submitted
Match Result
Notification of matching result and confirmation
Submit egg package payment
Relative Check (4th Degree)
Takes about 3–4 weeks
Fertilization Arrangement
Husband to ejaculate 2–5 days before retrieval, abstain until fertilization day
Sperm collection and fertilization scheduled on the same day
Embryo culture begins
Embryo Result Notification
Embryos are cultured for approximately 5–7 days
Cultivation results are provided after completion
PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy) report available in ~2 weeks
Embryo Transfer Cycle
Notify Huayu on Day 1 of menstruation
Begin medication between Days 1–3
2–3 return visits between Days 8–15 for ultrasound and bloodwork
Embryo transfer around Days 18–20
Post-Transfer Follow-up
Two weeks after transfer: blood test to confirm pregnancy
Weekly prenatal check-ups through week 12
Why Choose Huayu? Our Laboratory Exceeds International Standards
| Indicator | Excellent Standard | Huayu Results | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oocyte Survival Rate After Thawing | 90% | 96% | +6% |
| Embryo Survival Rate After Thawing | 99% | 99%↑ | +0% |
| ICSI Fertilization Rate | 80% | 80%↑ | +0% |
| Good Blastocyst Formation Rate | 40% | 57% | +17% |
“Excellent standards” are based on the Vienna Consensus for reproductive lab KPIs.
Huayu’s results meet or exceed all KPI benchmarks, helping boost your chances of success.
👶 How High Is the Pregnancy Rate? Egg Donation Success Rate Up to 85%
| Age Group | Pregnancy Rate |
|---|---|
| ≥ 45 years | 27.8% |
| Egg Donation | 85.0% |
Real Stories: My Egg Donation Pregnancy Journey at Huayu
“After several failed attempts, coming to Huayu was the most crucial decision of my life. From the moment I stepped in, I could feel the warmth and patience of everyone. On egg retrieval day, I was nervous. A nurse held my hand and said, ‘You’re already amazing,’ and I nearly cried. The entire process was led by Dr. Cheng-Wei Wang, who always explained every step clearly, which gave me great comfort. Now my baby is growing inside me, and I wake up every day feeling grateful.”
— Age 43, AMH 0.3, successfully pregnant with own eggs
“At 45, I decided to let go of the pressure and try egg donation. Thanks to Dr. Ming-Yi Hsu’s patience and explanation, I finally took the first step. That embryo transfer led to a successful pregnancy. Every prenatal check-up, seeing my baby on the screen makes me smile—it’s all worth the wait.”
— Age 45, successfully pregnant via egg donation
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🧬 PGT-A: Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy
| Age/Group | No PGT-A | With PGT-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| > 40 years | 29.8% | 60.8% | +31.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will the baby look like me if I use donor eggs?
Although the baby won’t carry your genes, you are the one who nurtures and gives birth to the child. Studies show that the uterine environment and pregnancy itself can influence gene expression, so the mother–child bond remains strong.
Is sperm donation legal?
Yes. In Taiwan, anonymous and legal sperm donation is regulated by the Assisted Reproduction Act. It is available to married couples with an infertility diagnosis and after professional medical review.
Is the egg donation wait time long?
At Huayu, we have a stable matching system. The average matching wait time is 4–6 weeks, and we provide access to high-quality egg donors.
Not Sure Which Treatment to Choose?
This comparison chart can help you quickly evaluate egg donation, sperm donation, self-IVF, and egg freezing to find the option that best fits your needs.
| Treatment Type | Suitable Candidates | Use of Donor Egg/Sperm | Common Motivations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Donation | POI, poor egg quality, low AMH, age-related infertility | ✅ Yes (donor egg) | Repeated IVF failure, older women wanting pregnancy |
| Sperm Donation | Azoospermia, sperm dysfunction (must meet ART law) | ✅ Yes (certified sperm) | Male infertility, no sperm source |
| Self-IVF | Good egg quality, evaluated by doctor (AMH, FSH) | ❌ No | Tried >1 year naturally, risk of inherited disease |
| Egg Freezing | Want to preserve eggs for future ART after marriage | ❌ No | Preserve fertility, control timing of pregnancy |