Embryo donation is a reproduction treatment in which the recipient receives donated embryos from couples that do not want any more children.
Steps of the process
Embryo donation consists of two main steps:
Endometrial preparation
Thawing and embryo transfer
How is the treatment performed?
Find out everything you need to know.
General information
When is embryo donation recommended?
Embryo donation is recommended in those cases of fertility problems that need to resort to gamete donation and prefer to use donated embryos.
In many cases, embryo donation is a very good alternative to achieve a pregnancy.
Which previous tests are necessary?
In order to perform an embryo donation treatment, the following tests are necessary:
Gynaecological ultrasound to rule out uterine and ovarian diseases.
Serologic test to rule out the presence of transmissible infectious diseases.
Embryo donors
Who are the donors?
In order for an embryo to be donated for reproductive purposes, it must originate from a couple in which both members comply with all the legal requirements to be considered as donors.
Embryo transfer
How are the embryos transferred?
The transfer of donated embryos just requires good endometrial development by the woman.
Therefore, an oral or transdermal hormone therapy is used which is administered from the start of the cycle, since no synchronisation with the female donor is needed in this case.
A few days later, we check that the endometrium has been prepared correctly and the transfer day is arranged. The embryos are thawed on the day of their transfer and are implanted inside the uterus.
Real reviews from our patients
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Our experience with the ivf clinic in Barcelona began in 2023. With so much uncertainty we sent an email where they immediately organized a video call with Doctor Olivares where he explained to us very precisely what to…
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Our experience with the ivf clinic in Barcelona began in 2023. With so much uncertainty we sent an email where they immediately organized a video call with Doctor Olivares where he explained to us very precisely what to do... After various checks we started our first transfer (IVF) in November 2023 with a first failure (Biochemistry) second attempt May 2024 (Insemination) negative, third attempt August 2024 (IVF) negative, fourth attempt November 2024 (Ropa method) negative until arriving June 2025 (Embryodonation) Our miracle or rather our miracles (Twins) after so many hopes and attempts they were our rainbow after the storms.. We could have chosen other clinics but we preferred only ivf. With every email, call or doubt they were always available and Doctor Olivares never made us feel wrong, on the contrary he was sorry every time we until the last transfer that was sure to go well ... I recommend the IVF clinic in Barcelona and especially the friendly and helpful staff.
La nostra esperienza con la clinica ivf di Barcellona è iniziata nel 2023. Con tanta insicurezza abbiamo mandato un email dove ci hanno subito organizzato una videochiamata con il Dottore Olivares dove ci ha spiegato con molta precisione cosa dover fare...Dopo vari controlli abbiamo iniziato il nostro primo transfer (Fivet) nel novembre 2023 con un primo fallimento (Biochimica) secondo tentativo maggio 2024(Inseminazione) negativo,terzo tentativo agosto 2024(Fivet) negativo,quarto tentativo novembre 2024(metodo ropa)negativo fino ad arrivare giugno 2025(Embriodonazione) Il nostro miracolo anzi i nostri miracoli (Gemellini ) dopo tante speranze e tentativi loro sono stati il nostro arcobaleno dopo le tempeste.. Potevamo scegliere altre cliniche ma noi abbiamo preferito solo ivf ad ogni nostra email ,chiamata o dubbi loro erano sempre disponibili e il dottore Olivares non ci ha fatto mai sentire sbagliate anzi lui era dispiaciuto ogni volta qnt noi fino a l'ultimo transfer che era sicuro che andava bene ... Consiglio la clinica IVF di Barcellona e soprattutto lo staff cordiale e disponibile.
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After a fertility treatment journey in France that resulted in several miscarriages, I finally became a mother thanks to the IVF clinic, using embryo donation! The clinic staff were all warm and welcoming, and my…
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After a fertility treatment journey in France that resulted in several miscarriages, I finally became a mother thanks to the IVF clinic, using embryo donation! The clinic staff were all warm and welcoming, and my interactions with the gynecologist were professional and non-judgmental. The first transfer was successful, and I am now the mother of a healthy baby girl!
Après un parcours pma en France qui s’était soldé notamment par des interruptions , j ai réussi grâce à la clinique IVF à devenir maman via un don d’embryon! Les membres de la clinique ont tous été chaleureux et accueillant et le contact avec la gynécologue était professionnel et sans jugement . Le premier transfert a marché et je suis maintenant maman d’une petite fille en pleine santé !
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I underwent double heterologous assisted reproduction at the IVF clinic last year in 2023. I felt supported throughout the entire process, which was unsuccessful on the first attempt. I had to undergo a second transfer…
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I underwent double heterologous assisted reproduction at the IVF clinic last year in 2023. I felt supported throughout the entire process, which was unsuccessful on the first attempt. I had to undergo a second transfer, but even then I felt supported, both psychologically and medically. This led to a pregnancy that ended on August 24, 2024, with the birth of my baby. My dream, pursued for five years, has come true. I definitely recommend the clinic.
Ho effettuato una PMA eterologa doppia presso la clinica Ivf lo scorso anno 2023, mi sono sentita seguita per tutto il percorso che non ha avuto esito positivo al primo tentativo, ho dovuto affrontare un secondo transfer, anche in questo mi sono sentita sostenuta sia psicologicamente che dal punto di vista sanitario. Questo ha dato inizio ad una gravidanza che è terminata il 24/8/24 con il parto del mio bambino. Il mio desiderio inseguito per cinque anni si è avverato. Consiglio sicuramente la clinica.
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Amazing team! I got pregnant on the second try (embryo adoption). My little Elena was born on February 9, 2024.
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Amazing team! I got pregnant on the second try (embryo adoption). My little Elena was born on February 9, 2024.
Équipe au top ! Je suis tombée enceinte au 2ème essai (adoption embryon). Ma petite Eléna est née le 9 février 2024.
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The staff were attentive and the organization was straightforward. It's certainly an expense, but thanks to the clinic and embryo donation, I had my second child after 7 miscarriages.
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The staff were attentive and the organization was straightforward. It's certainly an expense, but thanks to the clinic and embryo donation, I had my second child after 7 miscarriages.
Personnel à l'écoute, organisation simple. Certes c'est un budget mais grâce a la clinique et au don d'embryon j'ai eu mon 2e enfant apres 7 fc.
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Positive results
The success rates for embryo donation are the same as those of frozen embryo transfer, which is why it is an option that many couples consider.
