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 Belgium involves the process of donating excess embryos created during IVF treatments to couples or singles who cannot conceive. These embryos are screened for genetic abnormalities before being transferred.
The waiting time for embryo donation in Belgium is approximately 1-3 months. Donors and recipients remain anonymous.