Hello,
I am preparing for my first IVF, and I am 39. I was just wondering, if there are numerous embies, and we freeze them, could I donate them later, or am I too old? If we decided that one child is all we needed, do I then have to destroy them?
Looking forward to your reply,
age 39 - can I donate frozen embies?
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Sarah117
, Dec 07 2010 08:44 PM
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Posted 07 December 2010 - 08:44 PM
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Posted 07 December 2010 - 09:10 PM
My understanding is that most clinics have a cut off age for embryo donation - I've never seen one above 35, but it wouldn't hurt to ask your clinic about their specific policies.Most clinics offer the option to donate your eggs and/or embryos to research as well; I don't think there are age restrictions on that.
Fingers crossed you are lucky enough to have multiple embryos and have some qualify for freezing and donation.
Good luck to you!
Fingers crossed you are lucky enough to have multiple embryos and have some qualify for freezing and donation.
Good luck to you!
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Posted 07 December 2010 - 10:36 PM
Hello Sarah,
I don't know the answer to your question so I will defer to what Mouse said. (Oh, hey just realised this is the Ask the Embryologist section, lol. Peter will know.
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I just wanted to say that I love the "Never, never, never give up" icon you added to your signature. Thank you. It means a lot to me & is also inspirational.
I don't know the answer to your question so I will defer to what Mouse said. (Oh, hey just realised this is the Ask the Embryologist section, lol. Peter will know.
)I just wanted to say that I love the "Never, never, never give up" icon you added to your signature. Thank you. It means a lot to me & is also inspirational.
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Posted 08 December 2010 - 08:33 PM
Thanks for your replies - I thought that most likely I couldn't donate, but I will deal with that when I get there. The thing is, there are so many women that are looking for donor eggs, it seems a shame that they can't be used.
Gibasgirl - glad the quote gives you inspiration - it does for me too, and it applies so well to our circumstances.
Gibasgirl - glad the quote gives you inspiration - it does for me too, and it applies so well to our circumstances.
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Posted 14 December 2010 - 02:34 PM
Hello,
I am preparing for my first IVF, and I am 39. I was just wondering, if there are numerous embies, and we freeze them, could I donate them later, or am I too old? If we decided that one child is all we needed, do I then have to destroy them?
Looking forward to your reply,
It is very commendable to consider donation of embryos and I am fairly sure that your age is not an issue. The other option is to donate to research.
Good luck!
Peter
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