Why do women need donor eggs?
People ask "why is donation needed, why is it important?" The simple answer is: across the UK at least 1 in 7 couples are affected by infertility.
For many, the gift of donated eggs is the only way they will be able to have a baby. There are many reasons why women need an egg donor:
- Some women experience an unusually early menopause which means their ovaries can no longer produce eggs.
- Some women may have been made infertile because of surgery or medical treatment including chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
- In some instances, women need egg donation to avoid the risk of passing on a serious hereditary condition that could affect their child.
- For others egg donation gives them a much higher chance of a child due to improved egg quality, giving hope to those women who have low ovarian reserve because of their age.
Donation gives hope to thousands of women struggling with fertility problems. You will be making a difference.
