1. Is egg donation legal in India?

Yes, egg donation is legal and well-regulated under the ART Act 2021 and overseen by the ICMR. All procedures are carried out with full compliance to ensure transparency, safety, and ethical practices.

2. How are egg donors selected and matched?

We ensure a highly personalized and ethical matching process based on:

• Height, weight, skin tone, eye color
• Blood group compatibility
• Medical and genetic screening
• Any specific requests from the recipient (where possible)

All donors are healthy women aged 21–32 years, medically and psychologically screened. All testing is done in accordance with ART and ICMR guidelines.

3. Can I meet the egg donor or know her identity?

As per Indian law, egg donation is an anonymous process. However, rest assured — we provide a detailed donor profile and ensure full compatibility, so you feel confident and comfortable with your decision.

4. Can NRIs or international patients opt for egg donation in India?

Yes, we regularly treat patients from around the world, including NRIs and international couples. India offers high-quality treatment with ethical standards and excellent medical expertise.

5. How long do I need to stay in India (or in Delhi) for the treatment?

We aim to make the process as seamless and time-efficient as possible.

• For outstation/NRI/international patients:
  Treatment can often be completed in 7–10 days, or up to 2–3 weeks depending on your case and embryo transfer plan.
• Pre-cycle coordination can be done remotely.
• Medication, counseling, and scheduling are carefully planned to minimize your time away from home.

6. What are the health risks involved in donor egg IVF pregnancy?

Like all pregnancies, donor egg IVF has some risks, but they are well understood and manageable:

• Congenital malformations:
  The egg donors are young (21–32 years), so the risk of birth defects is comparable to that of a natural pregnancy in a woman aged 25–28.
• Pregnancy complications (e.g., hypertension, diabetes):
  These risks may be slightly higher if the recipient is of advanced maternal age, but can be monitored and managed with good antenatal care.

7. What is the success rate of donor egg IVF?

Success rates are generally higher than standard IVF, as the eggs come from young, healthy donors. On average, 60–70% success per cycle is achievable, depending on your individual medical profile.

8. What kind of support do you offer to outstation or international patients?

We offer:

• Dedicated IVF coordinator
• Help with travel, accommodation, scheduling
• Remote consultations where possible
• Planning treatment in advance to shorten stay

You can travel back after embryo transfer and stay in touch through video calls and reports.

9. What documents or legal steps are needed?

• Consent forms for both donor and recipient (confidential and ART-compliant)
• ID and medical documents
• Embryo use and storage agreements

All legalities are handled by our team with complete transparency.

10. Is the process emotionally and ethically safe?

Yes, we take great care to provide:

• Ethical donor selection
• Psychological support (if desired)
• Complete confidentiality
• Clear and open communication about each step

You are in trusted hands throughout your journey.

11. How will my baby look if I use a donor egg? Will the baby resemble me or my partner?

This is a natural and valid question. In reality, even in natural conception, babies do not always look exactly like their mother or father.

• Some children resemble an aunt, uncle, or grandparent — traits can come from any part of the genetic family line.
• Even siblings from the same parents can look quite different from each other.

In donor egg IVF, we carefully match the donor to your profile — skin tone, height, eye color, body frame, and other relevant traits — to ensure a sense of comfort and familiarity.

Additionally, many studies suggest that the emotional, physical, and biological environment of the mother during pregnancy influences the baby’s development, even at the epigenetic level. So the bond and connection you build with your baby starts long before birth and goes much deeper than genes alone.

12. What new protections for egg donors have been introduced under the ART Act 2021?

The ART Act 2021 brought significant updates to protect the health, dignity, and rights of egg donors in India. Key safeguards include:

• Mandatory insurance coverage for the egg donor by the ART clinic or commissioning couple, to cover any health risks or complications arising from the donation process.
• Age limit for egg donors set between 21 and 32 years to ensure optimal physical and emotional health.
• A woman can donate eggs only once in her lifetime, and the number of retrieved oocytes is limited to seven — this reduces overuse and protects ovarian reserve.
• Psychological and medical screening is mandatory before donation.
• Donor identity remains confidential, ensuring privacy for all parties while maintaining ethical standards.

These measures ensure that the egg donation process is not only effective and ethical but also safe for the donor, helping intended parents move forward with confidence and peace of mind.