Some patients may produce more embryos (fertilized eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) than they require. The additional embryos could be cryopreserved (frozen) in order to transplant them at a later time. These embryos, however, might not always be put to use. These patients can choose to have their embryos discarded, given to research, or given to another woman to help her conceive.
Some patients may produce more embryos (fertilized eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) than they require. The additional embryos could be cryopreserved (frozen) in order to transplant them at a later time. These embryos, however, might not always be put to use. These patients can choose to have their embryos discarded, given to research, or given to another woman to help her conceive.
Embryo donation in Austria involves the process of donating embryos left over from in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments to couples or singles seeking parenthood. These embryos are screened, ethically handled, and matched with intended parents.
Legislation regulates this anonymous donation; prospective parents pay administrative fees up to €6,500 but IVF treatment cost varies per clinic. Patients have an approximate 1-week wait time for embryo transfer.