ð§ŽShould YOU Donate Your Eggs & Sperm? - W Emily Wolter Who Is
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Would you EVER donate Eggs or Sperm? Not a conversation we often think about but Emily Wolter is. Some information below about the research and stats in Australia Egg Donation and Sperm Donation.
Egg Donation in Australia
- âPrevalence:
âĶApproximately 1 in 6 couples experience infertility, leading to a demand for egg donation.
âĶEgg donation accounts for about 3% of all assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles in Australia.
- âDonor Demographics:
âĶMost egg donors are typically aged between 18 and 35.
âĶThe majority of donors are friends or family members of the recipient, although anonymous donors are also used.
- âLegal Framework:
âĶIn Australia, egg donation is legal and regulated by state and territory laws.
âĶDonors cannot be paid; however, they can be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred during the donation process.
- âSuccess Rates:
âĶThe success rates for cycles using donated eggs can vary, but generally, the live birth rate per transfer is around 40% for women under 35.
- âHealth Screening:
âĶEgg donors undergo thorough medical and psychological evaluations, including genetic screening and health history assessments.
Sperm Donation in Australia
- âPrevalence:
âĶSperm donation is more common, accounting for around 5% of ART cycles.
âĶIt is estimated that around 4,500 children are born each year in Australia through sperm donation.
- âDonor Demographics:
âĶSperm donors must be aged between 18 and 45.
âĶThe majority of sperm donors are anonymous, with a significant proportion coming from sperm banks.
- âLegal Framework:
âĶSperm donation is also regulated, with similar reimbursement rules as egg donation.
âĶDonors have the right to know if any children born from their donations reach a certain age (usually 18).
- âSuccess Rates:
âĶThe success rates for artificial insemination using donated sperm can be as high as 20-30% per cycle, depending on various factors like the woman's age.
- âHealth Screening:
âĶSperm donors must undergo comprehensive health screenings, including checks for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and genetic disorders.
EMILYS RESOURCES:
Motherhood on Ice: Motherhood on Ice: Egg Freezing and the American Mating Gap by Marcia C Inhorn | Goodreads
Melbourne IVF: Egg Donation Australia | Egg Donation Program | Melbourne IVF (mivf.com.au)
Emilys Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uhjCMdK7NVdkEAy4sUs6B?si=abbf42edec734026
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