Oocyte donor screening: the selection process and cost analysis

Demographic variables related to successful anonymous oocyte donor recruitment

“…One hundred sixty of these women considered qualified for donation did not donate because they dropped out of the program or were not matched to recipients, leaving 303 women (4% of the initial online applicants) who actually donated a cohort of oocytes to a recipient patient. Our observed attrition rates were much higher than reported in previous publications (1)(2)(3), suggesting that our screening process may have been more selective than those used in these earlier studies. A comprehensive cost analysis is currently underway to quantify the financial costs associated with recruiting successful oocyte donors into our program.…”

Live babies born per oocyte retrieved in a subpopulation of oocyte donors with repetitive reproductive success

“…Typically, one egg donor is used for a single recipient. However, splitting a cohort of oocytes from one donor to multiple recipients can be more cost-effective (13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18). When considering egg splitting, a donor's performance history and oocyte-to-baby rate is more important than the antral follicle count, previous number of oocytes retrieved, or other markers of ovarian …”

Comparison of pregnancy outcomes in anonymous shared versus exclusive donor oocyte in vitro fertilization cycles

“…Physicians must provide this information to patients so that they can make an informed decision regarding a shared cycle and weigh the financial burden of an exclusive cycle with the desires for cryopreservation. Cost reduction at our facility for patients choosing to share a donor cycle saves each recipient $$9,000 per cycle as much of the donor costs are shared by the recipients, making this treatment more affordable for more patients (22). The focus of OD has evolved from initially treating younger women with POF to treating older women with diminished ovarian reserve.…”