Afterwards The last few days have been quite strange as the fate of my eggs is out of my hands. I no longer have to do anything. No more injections, appointments or phone calls to the hospital. It’s really odd, but nice, to be back to normality and I suppose it’s now I realise how […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: afterwards
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: egg collection
Egg collection day arrives My Mum picked me up this morning and we took the train together to London. It’s great to have some moral support but also essential to have someone there for the return journey where you may experience side effects from the anaesthetic. I felt very sick on the way home but […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: ready for egg collection
Ready for egg collection I had my last scan yesterday, which showed I had lots of healthy eggs ready for collection. I have got one final injection to make at midnight tonight of Ovitrelle, which is a final boost of hormones to release the eggs. It’s important it’s taken at the right time for the […]
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Thinking about becoming an egg donor?
Five common concerns about egg donation Lots of women in the UK could have the baby they long for with the help of an egg donor, but too few women come forward to help them. The shortage of egg donors is leaving many couples with a long and anxious wait and some may never become […]
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Why do women need egg donors?
Many women can’t conceive without the help of an egg donor. Understanding the reasons for this can help people understand why raising awareness of the need for more egg donors is so important. Some women are born without ovaries, or with ovaries that do not function properly and cannot produce eggs. Others have had their […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: injections
Injection day one The day of starting to inject myself was the next day. A Saturday, which meant I wasn’t in a mad rush to get my little boy up and off to grandmas whilst trying to make myself look presentable for work as is the usual weekday mêlée. I was relaxed and set out […]
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Should egg donors be paid? The great debate
It is illegal in the UK for egg donors to receive payment other than compensation for expenses but the shortage of donors has prompted many to call for payment to encourage more women to come forward. The issue was debated this month by the Progress Educational Trust in partnership with the Royal Society of Medicine, […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: drugs
I’ve just received a call from one of the nurses at Guys. Unfortunately the nasal spray has been taken off the market so in its place I have to take the same drugs in an injection form. This is slightly daunting news. I know that there are some drugs to be injected later in the process but […]
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A big thank you from Altrui
I am totally blown away by the most incredible mums that I met on Sunday at the Southern Baby event. To all of you who took the time and showed such an interest in how you could help other women to become mothers and have the chance of a family themselves through egg donation– thanks. […]
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Egg donation - the gift of parenthood
An innovative scheme to help infertile couples through egg donation hopes to improve the experience and success rate for women by matching them anonymously one-to-one. Altrui, an organisation that seeks and supports altruistic egg donors and matches them with women who are unable to conceive, says it expects success rates of 60 to 70% by […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: cycle starts
Phew, after nearly three weeks of anticipation my cycle has finally started after having my IUD removed. A slightly tense time as all I wanted was to start this process. I’ve called the clinic at Guys and left an answer phone message and am waiting for a call back for instructions of the next step. […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: IUD removal
IUD removal It’s been a week since I had my IUD removed. The doctor who did it was very interested in why I was having it removed. She had spent time working in an IVF unit and was really encouraging towards the importance of donors – it made me feel quite special! The removal didn’t […]
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Jilly’s story as an egg donor: all systems go!
I have just seen the consultant. We have talked through the next stages. Once my cycle starts I need to contact the unit and start taking the pill. On the 20th day of my cycle I start the nasal spray and then a week of injections. I signed the forms once it was all explained […]
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Sam’s story as an egg donor: the result
The result of my egg donation Once egg collection had taken place, I was always very interested to hear how the process continued from there. The recipient couple go to the clinic around the same time as egg collection takes place and a fresh sperm sample is provided. The clinics are very careful that if […]
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