Although it is every woman’s dream of having a baby with her own eggs, it is sometimes not possible due to poor ovarian quality. Age (especially > 42 years). Chemotherapy, smoking and chromosomal anomalies (eg. TURNER syndrome) or relative poor quality embryo’s, may lead to a couple needy to consider donor oocytes (eggs).

Egg Donors can be selected from the following agencies:

Baby2Mom:

Gift ov Life:

ababySA:

Seed of Hope

HOPE Egg Donation Agency

Artificial Insemination is an excellent option for the following:

• Couples whose infertility is caused solely by a male factor that cannot be treated. 
• Azoospermic men, especially with gene variants
• Couples with severe male factor who do not want to pursue any of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies
• Single women wanting to start a family
• Men with azoospermia due to cancer treatment/previous surgery/mumps orchitis

There are many donors available with varying physical characteristics and each couple selects their own donor. Information regarding the donor includes physical characteristics, hobbies, academic achievements, etc.

All donors undergo stringent screening which includes:

• Full semen analysis
• Physical examination similar to those required for insurance purposes
• Blood tests that test for sexually transmitted diseases eg.: HIV, Hepatitis B and C.
• Psychological evaluation