Can I still donate my eggs if I have had 5 miscarriages in a row? I had a healthy baby before the miscarriages.

HI there,
Great questions, all though there is probably nothing wrong with your eggs or the quality of them, and the fact that miscarriages happen for a lot of different reason that there is just no test to really know exactly why you have a miscarriage. Could be because the egg and the sperm were just not compatible that time and your body took care of it, it could be chromosome issues that is not your fault or your partners just happens some times. Could be the pregnancy did not attache well, just so many things that it could of been. But to be an egg donor our families look at this and if they see that a person has a 5 miscarriages or more then likely they will not choose that donor, just because they will be to nervous to take that "risk" even though your eggs are probably perfectly fine. Just the fact that they just see that part and we can do everything in our power to let them know that there could of been so many reason other than the egg that could of resulted in the miscarriages. The families are just really sensitive and feel like it would be a risk. I am so sorry for the answer that I am giving you, but I hope that you understand where the families are coming from as well. Thank you for taking the time to look into egg donation you are a true selfless person for wanting to donate your eggs to families that are in need.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Situations change clinically in the reproductive life of both men and women as we age. The fact that you had 5 miscarriages suggest something has gone awry and therefore at least in our Center, you would not be considered for donating your eggs. Moreover, we have no idea how old you are and you might not be considered based on your age alone.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

It depends on your age. If you are over 38 and your egg quality is the reason for miscarriages, then no you could not donate. If you are younger and there are other reasons for the losses, then possibly yes. Your doctor has to determine your eligibility

Published on Jul 11, 2012

You could be an egg donor but it depends on your age. Ideal egg donors are under the age of 30.

Published on Jul 11, 2012