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The Complete Process of Egg Donation IVF Treatment
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What Is Egg Donation IVF?
Egg donation IVF is a fertility treatment where eggs from a healthy donor are fertilized with the recipient partner’s sperm and transferred to the recipient’s uterus. This approach is commonly used by women with low ovarian reserve, advanced maternal age, or genetic concerns. Taiwan has become a leading destination for egg donation IVF, with over 13,000 cycles performed in recent years.
Who Is Suitable for Egg Donation IVF?
You may consider egg donation IVF if you have the following conditions:
- Advanced maternal age or delayed marriage: Missing the optimal fertility window due to age or delayed marriage.
- Effects of surgery or treatment: Ovulation affected by ovarian infection, surgery, or cancer treatments.
- Environmental or lifestyle factors: Premature ovarian insufficiency caused by environmental pollution or other unknown lifestyle factors.
- Premature ovarian failure: Ovarian function is impaired due to congenital conditions preventing normal development.
- Family medical history: To prevent passing on the same congenital genetic conditions to offspring.
- Multiple previous egg retrievals: Having undergone multiple egg retrieval procedures, but with no usable eggs or inability to form embryos.
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Egg Donation IVF Process: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Initial Consultation and Document Preparation
📌Booking a Consultation at NUWA Fertility Center (Online or On-site)
Appointments can be made via WhatsApp or the official LINE account.
Please provide the following information:
- Desired center (Taipei, Taoyuan, or Taichung)
- Preferred consultation date
- Preferred doctor (or let us know if you’d like a recommendation)
📌Document Preparation
Egg donation treatment in Taiwan requires full government approval. Please prepare the following documents before traveling:
- Marriage Certificate:
Recipient couples must obtain a legal heterosexual marriage certificate and must have it legalized or authenticated at the nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO). The authentication is valid for 3 months.
※Taipei Economic and Cultural Office location and contact around the world: https://www.taiwanembassy.org/portalOfDiplomaticMission_en.html#ALL. - Identification documents for both spouses: Passport and national ID (Identification card from the nation of origin)
- Submission of a Four-Degree Kinship Chart (Family Tree) for Government Application: Please prepare the full names of relatives as accurately as possible for both wife and husband
- Additional note (Pre-screening):
At NUWA, if the wife is 45 years or older, the pregnancy is considered advanced maternal age. While Taiwan does not prohibit women of advanced age from undergoing the egg donation program, a full health evaluation is required. Please have the following tests conducted at your local hospital and submit the results to us within one year:
✅ Basic general health examination history
✅ General Blood tests: complete blood count (CBC), liver function, kidney function, thyroid function, diabetes (fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C)
✅ Blood pressure measurement
✅ Cardiac function: electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac ultrasound
✅ Chest X-ray
✅ Gynecological exams: Pap smear, cervical cancer screening
✅ Breast exam: mammography or breast ultrasound
✅ Other examinations: additional tests as needed based on your medical history or test results
Step 2: Onsite Consultation and Medical Evaluation
★ Please bring the following items to the clinic:
① Original identification for both spouses: passport plus one additional ID (Identification card from the nation of origin).
② Original copy of your marriage certificate that has been authenticated by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) within the last 3 months.
★ During the initial consultation (first visit), the following will be conducted:
- Blood test and health assessment for both spouses.
- Medical consultation (treatment plan, discussion of PGT-A, implantation, number of embryos transferred, etc.)
- Completion of various consent forms and submission of all required documents.
- For husband: semen collection, semen analysis, sperm freezing.
- For wife: ultrasound examination, HSC-hysteroscopy (optional), HSG-hysterosalpingography (optional).
- Prescription and explanation of medications.
- Notarization at a public notary's office.
※The entire first-day process will likely take at least half a day, so please keep your schedule open from morning until afternoon. After everything is completed, you may fly back to your country of origin the next day while waiting for the matching.
Step 3: Donor Matching and Government Review
Once a donor is selected, please make the payment for the donor fee via international transfer within one week.
Once the payment is completed, NUWA will submit all required documents—such as the certificates, consent forms, and notarized papers you prepared during your initial visit—to the government for the matching review.
The process takes approximately 2–3 weeks. NUWA will handle the entire application on your behalf.
Step 4: IVF and PGT-A (PGS)
After the matching review application is approved by the government, our lab team will begin the IVF process (Insemination and embryo culture).
The donor eggs and the husband’s sperm will be thawed, fertilized, cultured, and then frozen as embryos.
※ Once embryo culture is complete, PGT-A testing (optional) can be performed upon request. Test results take about 10 business days.
※ NUWA will inform you of the culture results, the PGT-A fee, and a payment link. The testing fee can be paid by credit card.
Step 5: Embryo Transfer Preparation
Once frozen embryos are ready, the wife can plan the transfer according to her preferred menstrual cycle.
When the period for your intended transfer cycle begins, please contact NUWA via our Official LINE. (Menstrual cycle day 1 ➝ Notify us via LINE)
- Start medication at your country of origin: Follow your NUWA doctor’s instructions. All medications will be provided for you to take home on your first visit. A medication timetable will be sent to you, and you may follow the medication timing as referred to the timetable.
- Follow-ups: At your local clinic in your country of origin, undergo the tests specified by your NUWA doctor and send us the results. We will inform you of medication updates (if any), as well as the next test schedule and requirements.
※ Same-day report submission will be prioritized; please communicate this ahead with your local clinic/hospital. - Transfer date confirmation: After several follow-ups, the doctor will let you know when the best dates to do the frozen embryo transfer are. We will confirm the most suitable date based on your condition. Once we agree on a time, please book a flight to Taiwan 1 day before the transfer date.
※ For any medical questions—such as embryo selection and transfer planning—please schedule an online consultation with the doctor.
Step 6: Embryo Transfer (Second Visit: Stay in Taiwan for 2-3 Days)
★ During the second visit, the following will be conducted:
- Blood tests, the embryo transfer procedure, and post-transfer medication will be completed during this visit.
※ Embryo transfer will be conducted without anesthesia; the wife may come alone for the second visit.
※ Patients may fly back on the same day (in the afternoon/evening), but we recommend flying back the next day so the timing won’t be too tight and rushed.
Step 7: Follow Up and Pregnancy Check Up
After the embryo transfer, the patient may take the related next steps in their country of origin. Which include:
- Medication: Continue taking your medications as instructed by your NUWA doctor. All medications will be provided on the transfer day. If pregnancy is confirmed, medications will continue until around the 10th week.
- Follow-ups: At your local clinic, undergo the tests specified by your NUWA doctor and send us the results. We will update you regarding medication instructions (any changes) and provide the schedule and details of your next check-up.
- Graduation: After 10 weeks of pregnancy, you will transition to regular prenatal care at your local OB-GYN clinic at your local clinic.
- Birth Notification: Please inform NUWA of the basic information of the baby after delivery, as reporting the birth to the government is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Donation IVF
Q1: Is Taiwan a good destination for Egg Donation IVF?
Yes. Taiwan is becoming a popular destination for egg donation IVF due to its advanced fertility technology, strict donor screening system, transparent regulations, and competitive treatment costs compared to those with the United States. Many international patients also choose Taiwan for its high medical standards and personalized fertility care.
Q2: What is the success rate of Egg Donation IVF?
Egg donation IVF generally has a higher success rate than standard IVF because donor eggs are typically provided by young, healthy women with good ovarian reserve. Success rates may vary depending on embryo quality, uterine condition, age, and overall health of the recipient.
Q3: Can women over 45 undergo Egg Donation IVF?
Yes. Many women over 45 choose egg donation IVF to achieve pregnancy. However, because pregnancy at advanced maternal age carries higher medical risks, a complete health evaluation is usually required before treatment begins.
Q4: How long does the Egg Donation IVF process take in Taiwan?
The overall egg donation IVF timeline in Taiwan usually takes around 2 to 4 months, depending on donor matching, government approval, embryo development, and transfer preparation. The exact schedule may vary for each patient.
Q5: Can international patients receive Egg Donation IVF treatment in Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan welcomes international patients seeking egg donation IVF treatment. NUWA Fertility Center provides multilingual international fertility services, including English, Cantonese, Indonesian, and Japanese support, along with online consultations and personalized treatment planning for overseas couples.
Real Egg Donation IVF Success Story in Taiwan
This real patient story highlights how egg donation IVF can offer new hope for women with advanced maternal age and repeated IVF failure. Through personalized treatment and expert care, many recipients are able to achieve successful pregnancy in Taiwan.
From Repeated IVF Failure to Successful Pregnancy at Age 45
After experiencing more than 10 failed IVF cycles at another clinic, this 45-year-old patient turned to egg donation IVF at NUWA Fertility Center and successfully achieved pregnancy, fulfilling her long-awaited dream of becoming a mother.
Facing Challenges: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Low AMH
Due to age-related factors, her ovarian reserve was extremely low, with an AMH level of only 0.028 ng/mL. After a detailed consultation with her doctor, she decided to pursue egg donation IVF as a new path forward.
Before starting treatment, the medical team carefully evaluated her uterine condition through hysteroscopy to ensure an optimal environment for embryo implantation.
One Embryo Transfer, One Successful Pregnancy
With a well-planned treatment strategy, she proceeded with embryo transfer and successfully achieved implantation on the first attempt with a single embryo.
Follow-up examinations confirmed stable fetal development, and she successfully completed the first trimester before transitioning to regular prenatal care.
A Supported Journey Toward Parenthood
Despite being of advanced maternal age and having a history of hypertension, she was able to go through pregnancy with confidence under the care and support of the NUWA medical team.
Choosing egg donation IVF may require courage, but it can also open the door to new possibilities. With professional guidance and personalized care, many families are able to achieve their dream of having a child.
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