Health and Safety of Egg Donation
Many women have concerns about the health and safety of egg donation and I am here to clear up some of the untruths you may come across on the internet. Egg donation has both known and potential risks – Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is the only known risk and is reported to be approximately 1% to 2% per retrieval cycle. Egg donors may, in fact, see a lower occurrence because this group of women is not conceiving after taking the stimulation hormones1. OHSS has been shown to decrease further with the use of GnRH agonist medication for the final stage of egg maturation rather than administering the traditional hCG medication1. OHSS is a risk inherent to egg donation and the frequent monitoring appointments during the stimulation phase are imperative to reduce the risk of occurrence. Following the doctor’s orders and showing up to appointments as scheduled are important parts in your journey as an egg donor.
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