Fertility issues are often traced back to an issue with the eggs. In some cases, the woman is unable to produce eggs. In other cases, she produces eggs, but they can’t be fertilized into embryos.
These issues have various causes. Some issues are age related. When women get older, their eggs get older, as well, and it becomes harder for the eggs to turn into embryos. This can happen at any age, but it usually doesn’t occur until after the age of 35.
Early menopause is another problem. Some women start menopause at the age of 30 or earlier. They stop producing eggs, so they are not able to start a family without assistance.
Still others have diseases and disorders that damage their eggs. There is a litany of disorders that can lead to reproductive issues.
Then, some people have trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant, and they do not know why. For whatever reason, their eggs cannot attach to the uterine lining or they cannot maintain a pregnancy. These women might be good candidates for egg donation.
When someone decides to move forward with egg donation, the facility acquires a donor and extracts the eggs. Then, the eggs are fertilized and placed in the recipient.
