Did you know that around 10% of all IVF procedures in the U.S. involve the use of donor eggs? It’s true! According to the Society of Advanced Reproductive Technology (SART), in 2010, about 10.6% of the IVF cycles reported used donor eggs. To put that into perspective, that’s 15,504 out of 146,693 IVF cycles that year!
Looking back, the percentage of IVF cycles involving donor eggs has remained fairly consistent, hovering around 10.5% since 2003. The peak was in 2007, when it reached just over 11%.
Understanding Infertility
So, how prevalent is infertility? In 2010, 15% of IVF cycles at a well-known fertility clinic specifically used donor eggs. This clinic has the largest donor egg program in the country, accounting for about 6% of all donor egg cycles nationwide. What’s even more impressive is that they are highly selective, with only around 3% of donor applicants making it through the rigorous process to join their donor database.
If you’re considering this route, it’s worth checking out their fresh donor database and their new frozen donor database.
Additional Resources
For more insights on the early stages of pregnancy, you might find our post on essential precautions helpful. Also, if you’re looking for an at-home option, Make a Mom offers a comprehensive insemination kit. And for further information on intrauterine insemination (IUI), Healthline provides an excellent resource.
To sum up, using donor eggs is a common and effective option for many individuals experiencing infertility, providing hope and possibilities for family building.