Egg donors > The first doctor’s appointment

What happens at the first doctor’s appointment

The doctor will start by taking your full medical history, discuss the treatment with you in detail, and begin the screening process.

Routine screening involves taking a blood sample to test for certain conditions and these will be explained to you by the doctor at the time.

It is highly likely that you will have a discussion about managing contraception, particularly if you have either a coil or implant in situ, and it is also likely that you will be put on ‘the Pill’ at some time so that your cycle of treatment can be managed.

In addition you will have an internal scan to check that there are no underlying problems with your ovaries or womb and vaginal swabs are taken to rule out any infection.