Embryo Donation in Kenya
For couples struggling with infertility, embryo donation offers a unique and compassionate path to parenthood. By receiving donated embryos, individuals and couples can experience the joy of pregnancy and build the family they’ve always dreamed of. Fertility Point in Nairobi provides safe, ethical, and supportive embryo donation services, helping you take the next step in your fertility journey.
Who Should Consider Embryo Donation?
Embryo donation might be the right option for you if:
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You have been diagnosed with infertility and cannot produce viable eggs or sperm.
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You have experienced multiple IVF failures and are looking for an alternative.
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You are a single woman or part of a same-sex couple and wish to experience pregnancy.
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You want to explore an option that is less complex than egg or sperm donation.
Embryo donation is also a meaningful choice for couples who have completed their families through IVF and wish to donate their unused embryos to help others achieve their dreams of parenthood.
The Embryo Donation Process
Consultation and Matching: The process begins with a detailed consultation to understand your medical history, family goals, and fertility challenges. We help match you with embryos donated by other couples. These embryos are carefully selected to ensure compatibility and success.
Preparation of the Uterus: To prepare for the embryo transfer, the uterine lining is thickened using hormonal therapy with estrogen and progesterone. This ensures the uterus is ready to support the implantation of the embryo.
Embryo Thawing and Transfer: Once the uterus is ready, the frozen embryos are thawed in the lab. The healthiest embryos are then transferred into the uterus using a gentle, ultrasound-guided procedure. This process is painless and does not require sedation.
Pregnancy Test and Monitoring: Approximately 10–12 days after the embryo transfer, a blood test is conducted to confirm pregnancy. If successful, follow-up ultrasounds and blood tests are performed to monitor the development of the pregnancy.
Benefits of Embryo Donation
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A Path to Parenthood: Embryo donation gives individuals and couples struggling with infertility the chance to experience pregnancy and childbirth.
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Less Complex: Compared to egg or sperm donation, embryo donation involves fewer steps, as the embryos are already created and stored.
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High Success Rates: Advances in embryo freezing and transfer techniques, such as vitrification, have improved success rates, offering hopeful outcomes for recipients.
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An Ethical Option: Embryo donation allows donors to give unused embryos a chance at life while helping other families grow.
Success Rates and Considerations
Success Rates: The success of embryo donation depends on factors such as the quality of the embryos and the health of the recipient’s uterus. Advances in freezing and thawing methods have greatly increased the chances of a successful pregnancy.
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Emotional Preparedness: Recipients should be prepared for the emotional aspects of using donated embryos, including the genetic link to the donor. Counseling may be helpful during this process.
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Legal Framework: Embryo donation is governed by ethical and legal guidelines to ensure the rights and responsibilities of both donors and recipients are established. Fertility Point ensures all procedures are handled with confidentiality and professionalism.
Why Choose Fertility Point for Embryo Donation?
Fertility Point is committed to helping you navigate your fertility journey with compassion and care. Our team of specialists provides personalized support throughout the embryo donation process, from initial consultation to pregnancy monitoring. With advanced technologies and a dedication to ethical practices, we ensure a smooth and successful experience for both donors and recipients.
Take the first step toward parenthood with embryo donation at Fertility Point. Let us help you grow your family with hope, care, and confidence.
